School: Aodh Rua, Dún na nGall (roll number 13382)
- Location:
- Donegal, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Séamus Mag Shamhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1034, Page 291
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- (continued from previous page)Boiling a still
But Owen's Paddy will get some in
Spite of the deal
And he won't be particular whose
Turf he will steal.
You might like it better if the
Turf were your own.
As your peat has a flavour that's
Almost unknown.
But you'll have consolation to know
That instead,
The priest's feet are warm when
Going to bed.
I am sure in your neighbourhood
Other men could afford
Much better than you, to send me
a load.
“Old Mac” and the “Rooster” and “Wee
Jamie Brian”.
But the latter would not take a Creel at a time(continues on next page)
