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School: Cill Moibhí (C)

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Kilmovee, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Dhubhthaigh
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    “As I roved out one evening Down by the river side I heard a maid complaining The tears fell from her eyes...”

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    As I roved out one evening
    Down by the river side
    I heard a maid complaining
    The tears fell from her eyes
    This is a cold and stormy night
    Those words she then did say
    For my love lies on the raging sea bound for America.
    Says the mother to the daughter
    You must quit his company
    For to have his life this very night
    Your father charged his gun
    Your father he has riches great
    And OReilly he is poor
    Oh Mama dear dont be sever
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bea Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clooncarha, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Frain
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    86
    Address
    Ballyglass, Co. Mayo