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    “Away down in old Glenfarne lives a jolly little man”

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    Matthew Maguire of Bronagh composed the song which is as follows:
    Away down in old Glenfarne lives a jolly little man
    He's the boy can spin a yarn go and see him if you can
    And if you want a reel or jig [velete or bon tong?]
    Call in on any evening with poor old Matthew John
    II
    For you he'll have a welcome and if you are "Sinn Fein"
    And for a patriotic song you'll not go there in vain
    Its a wonder he's not taken and two old scrubs[?] sent on
    He's the devil singing "trason" rebellious Matthew John
    (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
    Sheila Keany
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Sranagross, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Mattew Maguire
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bronagh, Co. Leitrim