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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn

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Callan, Co. Kilkenny
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An Mháthair M. Síle
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0853, Page 314

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    I
    Brian O Lynn had no breeches to wear,
    They gave him a goat-skin to make him a pair,
    The fleshy side out and the woolly side in,
    "Tis pleasant and cool" said Brian O Lynn.
    II
    Brian O Lynn and his mother went down to the church together,
    The church was locked, and they could not get in,
    We will pray to the devil said Brian O Lynn.
    III
    Brian O Lynn had a mare,
    His legs were long, and his back was bare,
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Liathán
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baunta, Co. Kilkenny