School: Eidhneach

Location:
Inagh, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Sr Mac Gearachaigh
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  1. Old Songs (continued)

    On the hills of Moy...

    (continued from previous page)
    kind population.
    A tradesman enjoys a sublime reputation.
    His name far and wide is in bright circulation.
    From the fair Shannon’s side to the Ennistymon plantation.
    II
    If down from Kilkenny to Galway you’d fare.
    His name is from hence to the castle of Clare.
    For Garrihy is the youth with his useful vocation.
    That treated and suited the true blood of emulation.
    III
    This lad is reputed for shoemaking neatly
    The best fashion boots he can smooth them completely.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Duggan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mary R. Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Skaghvickincrow, Co. Clare