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School: Clochar N. Muire, Loch gCarman

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr. Breandán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 336

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    Court-town
    Court-town Castle was built by a man Murphy, and when finished, he composed the following song, and then, when Lord Court-town was living in the Castle he came to the gate, and sang this song. Lord Court-town was very pleased indeed. He told the man to wish Murphy said he would like to see the library. "Oh said Lord Court-town "If thats all you wish for you will be poor all your life, he gave him £50 as well. Here is the song
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    Oh how happy our country
    men when seasons do come as
    To hear the lark and linnet
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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