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School: An Cheapach, Askeaton

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An Cheapach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Henry Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 181

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  1. Local Song - The Sale of a Mare

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    Local Songs
    The Sale Of A Mare.
    A few years ago on the first of September
    The day and the year I will always remember
    I went to Rathkeale it being the horsefair
    And to my sad grief I bought an old mare.
    II
    I mounted my stud and rode like the wind
    And the town of Rathkeale I soon left behind
    Nor slackened my speed, till to Cappagh I came
    And then I discovered the old mare was lame
    III
    (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
    Michael Cregan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile Adaim, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    Daniel Buckley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Cheapach, Co. Luimnigh