School: Coolanarney
- Location:
- Cúil an Airne, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
- Teacher: D. Mac Gairbhíth
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0809, Page 275
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Songs (continued)
“I had not spoken a word or two, when round Mahan's corners Bohan came in our view”
(continued from previous page)"I had not spoken a word or two,
When round Mahan's corney Bohan came in our view,
And riding that horse that travelled so free,
Hold your tong said Bohon and listen to me.
My duty to look for a wife I was bound,
To Tullamore I quickly et sail
And brought home a wife a young
Songs
“Strong walls and heavy irons all round me, and the flag for my pillow each night”
Strong walls and heavy iron's all round me,
And the flag for my pillow each night,
If I had the wings of an Eagle
If I had the wing's I would fly,
I would fly to porty polly spring motion and in her fond bosom I'd lie"(continues on next page) - Informant
- James Murphy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- An Choillidh, Co. Uíbh Fhailí