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School: Ceann Breac (C.) (roll number 13452)

Location:
Canbrack, Co. Mayo
Teachers:
Mrs Ruane Mrs Ruane
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 291

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  1. My Father's Grey Mare

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    My Father's Grey Mare.
    Rodger the Miller came courting of late
    A rich farmer's daughter called beautiful Kate
    he had of a portion a large plot of ground
    He had of a portion five hundred pounds.
    II
    When dinner was ready and money laid down.
    It was a nice sight to see five hundred pounds
    the sight of the money being charming likewise
    tickled his fingers and dazzled his eyes
    [??margin obscures left side of this whole page?]although your own daughter is charming and fair.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English