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School: Doire Clathach (Derryclough), Drom Dhá Liag (roll number 11931)

Location:
Derryclogh Lower, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0300, Page 027

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  1. The Galbally Farmer

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    i
    One morning of late as I chanced for to stray
    To the town of Tipperary I straight made my way
    To dig the potatoes and work by the day
    I lived with a Galbally farmer.
    ii
    I asked him how far I was bound for to go
    And the night it was dark and the north winds did blow
    Kind Sir Im fatigued and my pockets are low
    I cant afford whiskey or cordial
    iii
    This crafty old miser he mounted his steed
    To the Galbally mountains he hastened with speed
    He left me on the lurch with my poor
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Informant
    Seán Ó Donnchadha
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baurnahulla, Co. Cork