School: Edenagully
- Location:
- Edennagully, Co. Cavan
- Teachers: S. Ó Cléirigh C. Ó Baoighealláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1007, Page 232
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Local Songs (continued)
“You boys around this county give ear to what I say”
(continued from previous page)You need no introduction just walk up to the bar.
And mention Muff or Kingscourt Lisnasasa or Drumbar.
He is sure to look you over and I'll bet you'll hear him say.
I think I know your features you're from the Loughlinlea.
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Then he'll start a few questions if business is being slow.
How is Michael Reilly (of) or the death of Porragh Joe.
He'll tell you that in sunshine is the time to make the hay
For I bet he knows his business when he is from the Loughlinlea.
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Then the boys will gather round you and turn sadness into cheer
With some whiskey rum or brandey or a glass or lager beer
But you always must remember when it comes your turn to pay
You must never ask for credit when youre from the Loughlinlea.
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So I hope that you will prosper when you go across the foam
And try for to remember the old folks you left at home
And youre sure to be a credit to that mountain far away
- Informant
- Kathleen Reilly
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Margaret Mc Entee
- Gender
- Female