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1. Roshy Rhu - Róise Rua (continued)

   

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   She said then 'kind sir your a stranger to me'
   And viewing me earnestly into the features
   She says 'your no native of this country.

   VI

   Oh yes then, dear madam, I came down from Leitrim
   I passed through Tullyveela and likewise Owencam.
   In search of a damsel both proper and handsome
   They say she's a beauty she's one Ann James Tom.

   VII

   Oh stand in position for there's great opposition
   Do your best for to gain her and take her from them
   That is waiting all day by the side of yon bray
   That's Pat Tommy Jack and young Andy McHugh.

   VIII

   And if it's a thing that you chance for to gain her
   Go brisk and be forward and to her advance
   And take her most tenderly into your arms
   For the boys of this country will give you no chance.

   IX

   She came to the door as I crossed o'er the moor
   With a tear in her eye she called out Wirristhru
   I'm a well hearted soul loved by both young and old
   And my name in plain Irish is old Roshy Rhu.

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Seán Flood

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

   Informant

   Tom Creamer

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Stradermot, Co. Leitrim