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School: Askeaton (C.) (roll number 2040)

Location:
Eas Géitine, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Eoin
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    “Oh Mrs McGrath, the captain said”

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    (continued from previous page)
    in the "Queen's Navy"
    With me too-ri-ra foll-da-diddle
    da-with me too-ri-ra.
    III
    Mrs Mc Grath lived on the
    sea-shore
    In the space of seven long years and more.
    Till she saw a ship coming
    home one day
    Saying "here comes Ted and clear
    the way".
    With me too-ri-ra-foll-da-diddle-da with me too-ri-ra.
    IV
    When Thady landed he had no
    legs.
    But in there place he had two
    wooden pegs,
    and after a dozen of kisses or
    two
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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