School: Doire Clathach (roll number 11931)

Location:
Doire Clochach Uachtarach, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0299, Page 230

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  1. (continued from previous page)
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    When she spoke of the Land League his lips turned pale
    What good can they do now they are all stuck in gaol
    All the rent that you owe me you'll pay the next gale
    For indeed youll not get any quarter
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    8/
    Your husband I saw in a pub the other night
    Drinking and shouting we'll have Tenant right
    But in the month of October Ill put you to flight
    And follow your friends over the water
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    9/
    If my husband was drinking what's that to you
    Sure I'd rather he'd drink it than give it to you
    So make up your mind for you wont get a chew
    For your ould marshy land is no bargain
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    10/
    Blessed Father O'Leary the pride of our Isle
    Tis he that could title the landlords in style
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Florence O' Driscoll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leathanacht, Co. Chorcaí