School: Béal an Átha Móir (B.)

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1. Roshy Rhu - Róise Rua

   

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   I

   In the year '65 its night well I remember
   Three miles from my home as I rambled away
   I did not intend to be long until back I'd return
   But now I must tell you I got a delay.

   II

   'Twas when I arrived at a place they call Corlough
   I thought I was known by the country men all
   But to my surprise I was highly mistaken
   For nobody knew me in the place at all.

   III

   I drew to a cabin that lay close to a clear river
   Where dwelt an old woman her name I don't know
   I cannot describe of her situation
   But the walls of her dwelling appeared to be low.

   IV

   When I entered the walls of this old woman's dwelling
   I said to myself 'I am now in the dark'.
   It was my desire to go to the fire
   To kindle my pipe but there wasn't a spark.

   V

   Down came this old woman in her regimentals

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   Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.

   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Seán Flood

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

   Informant

   Tom Creamer

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Stradermot, Co. Leitrim