School: Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (roll number 15283)

Location:
Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054, Page 340

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  1. Song

    There was a rich farmer's daughter near limerick Town

    I
    There was a rich farmer's daughter near Limerick Town did dwell. She was modest fair and handsom. Her parents loved her well.
    She was admired by lords and squires
    Their hopes were all in vain
    There was but one a farmer's son young Mary's heart could gain
    II
    A long time young Willie courted her.
    They appointed the wedding day
    Her parents gave consent but her brothers they did say
    There is one Lord has pledged his word and him you cannot shun
    For we will betray and we will slay your constant farmer's son.
    III
    The Fair was held not far from town
    Her brothers went straight way
    They asked young Willie's company with them to spend the day.
    The fair was gone. The night came on.
    They said his lease was turn.
    And with a stick his life did take of my constant farmer's son.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nábla Nic Amhlaidhé
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Informant
    Robert Alcorn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 70
    Address
    Raithnigh, Co. Donegal