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School: Lios Dubh (roll number 6661)

Location:
An Lios Dubh, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Caitlín, Bean Uí Artáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0548, Page 044

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  1. Borden's Grove (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    those seven long years or more.
    It was when my John was parting me
    A promise he made to me
    That he would meet me here in Borden's grove
    In this charming month of May.

    IV
    What kind of a lad was your John
    Or what colour was his hair?
    He wore a light blue jacket and his locks of his belt were tied
    And my Johnny was a nice young lad
    He was built of a clever size

    V
    Do not depend on Johnny he will not meet you here
    He is gone on board the Royal Admiral
    Your Johnny is killed I fear
    He is gone on board the Admiral where many youths did fall
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Jones
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 70
    Address
    Goirtín na Seangán, Co. Thiobraid Árann