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School: Caitrín Naomhtha, Eachdhruim (roll number 14423)

Location:
Aughrim, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Ceocháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0487

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  1. A Song (continued)

    “In the south side of Mullagh”

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    (continued from previous page)
    and kind
    The poor one and stranger they'll
    cheer up his mind.
    Lodging and money they're willing
    to give
    and when they're insulted, they're
    sure to forgive.
    No grumble, no growl no hunger no thirst
    But welcome, sit down, and eat till your burst.
    They shine over Cappy, they pray for the latter
    Saying poor Cappy we'd wish you were better.
    You're hungry, your're poor, you're a bother to many
    Those deeds you endure, and you also
    (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
    Philomena Minton
    Gender
    Male