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School: Grangegeeth (roll number 2630)

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Grangegeeth, Co. Meath
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Seósaimhín, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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    “This is the chorus of a song made about a travelling labourer. ...”

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    This is the chorus of a song made about a travelling labourer caclled "Mullacurry" who used to have a crows of dogs with him:-
    So farmers one and all whenever you're in a hurry
    Don't hesitate at all but hire "Mullacurry"
    "Mullacurry will plant the praties and his dogs will mind the crows
    If you keep them in good fettle
    His dogs will mind your cattle.
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      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
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