School: Fothar (roll number 16903)

Location:: Faugher, Co. Donegal
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1077, Page 197

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Amhrán - Barnes Gap (continued)

“Twas a frosty night in winter time”

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VIII Now, every maid that loves such men, just heed this story true, Or if you don't the same sad fate may happen yet to you. They'll leave you yet, so think of that and all your flirting stop. For if you don't, take care if they don't leave you in a Gap. Laetitia Coll, Breaghy, This is a song composed by the poet Andrew Mc Intyre, Ballymore. Aged 58
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Amhrán - The Hills of Donegal

“Oh: Donegal the pride of all my heart still turns to thee”

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Oh: Donegal the pride of all my heart still turns to thee.
In my cottage home where oft I roam when I was young and free.
Big houses grand in foreign lands can not compare at all

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