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School: Fleasgach (roll number 15842)

Location:
Fleascach Mhór, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Maonaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0012, Page 338

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    “John said his master one morning”

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    He did not go far when he met with two men.
    And sold them the cow for nine pounds ten.
    The went into an ale house for to drink. The two men paid him down in a jink.Where can I put this money John did say or where can I put it landlady I pray
    You better sow it in the lining of your coat John said she
    For fear on the road that robbed you might be.
    The robber in the room sat drinking his wine and said to himself this money shall be mine.
    John got ready and straight for home. He was soon overtaken by a highman so bold
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peg Dowd
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fleascach Mhór, Co. na Gaillimhe
    Informant
    Mrs Dowd
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fleascach Mhór, Co. na Gaillimhe