School: Mín Charraigeach (roll number 7188)
- Location:
- Mín Charraigeach, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: Caitlín Nic Ghiolla Uain
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An Old Song
“It happened one night in a dance at a ball ...”
“It happened one night in a dance at a ball
That I spied a young man that was proper and tall
He was complete and active in every limb
And my heart and my body lie bleeding for him;”“I knew by the look of her languishing eyes
I was the young man she valued most high
I went a piece with her and conveyed her home
She said I was the boy who caused her to moan.”II“At the foot of father’s garden
There grows a fine tree
If it be your pleasure, love,
There to meet me
When other fair maids
Will be taking their rest
I will wait on you, Willie,
You’re the boy I love best.”IIIHer old ancient father
He contrived a plan(continues on next page)- Collector
- Ethna Cassidy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cruach Eoghanach, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Informant
- Mrs Hughes
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 47
- Address
- Cruach Eoghanach, Co. Dhún na nGall