School: Páirc an Iarla (roll number 9303)

Location:
Rathpeak, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Mícheál Mac Ceit
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0272, Page 060

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0272, Page 060

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  1. Jack now.
    Now you fret very much when you have not cash for your baker and grocer.
    You fret for your poor tenants that is eating the spuds with-out any salt
    I think you have a good supply of boots for the winter
    Many a one of your tenants hasn't a boot on their foot
    And now you are going to put them on the road as your old father did
    When he carted the poor widow woman's pig and blanket for ten shillings of arrears just remind me.
    "Cat after kitten makes a good mouse catcher"
    Many a bad cow had a good calf and I cant say that's the way with your honour.
    Now Jack Casey you are a impudent man I will dispossess you as I can.
    You are not inclined to pay a penny at all you have cash for,
    O'Connell at every call, I don't deny I gave a shilling to Dan.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May O' Rourke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rathpeak, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Pat Scott
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathpeak, Co. Roscommon