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School: Eaglais

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Burren, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Mongaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089, Page 274

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  1. A Rhyme

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    I would like an ass that would carry me to Mass.
    I would like a mule that would carry me to school
    I would not like a jennet that would kill me in a minute.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    2. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Quinn
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Quinn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Sheeans, Co. Mayo

  2. Rhyme

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    A Half-penny for a cotton ball
    A penny for a needle
    That is the way the money goes
    And pop goes the weesel.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit