School: Carraig an Dubhais (Craigadooish) (roll number 10360)
- Location:
- Creaghadoos, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Laura Rountree
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1106, Page 319
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- I
I am a decent Irishman and always very kind.
I saw a sight the other night
That nearly turned my mind.
'Twas Alan Moody's younger son
A running for his life.
From heels to head a bloody red.
And in his hand a knife.
II
Said I good evening butcher boy.
What's all the bloody row?
He says my man don't take a land.
Did you see Matt Graham's sow?
You are the only bloody pig I met upon my way.
Do you intent my worthy friend.
Matt Graham's pig to slay.
III
I know you were to Canada.
And fought with beast and man.
There's nothing there that could compare.
With Peggy from Strabane.
I see you laughing now sir.
And looking at my dress.
Now I'll disclose how my good clthes.
Got into such a mess.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Andy Graham
- Gender
- Male
