School: Beanna (roll number 9524/5)
- Location:
- Banna West, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0414, Page 338
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A Song (continued)
“Oh where are the days when I roamed there so free”
(continued from previous page)and wine
The car was quick unloaded and the cag [?] rolled in the door
And Thady says "When this is consumed we will apply for more.
II
Amongst those who were invited were Cowrnana and Tom the Flute
With Vaseline and Casedine and Trask and Shelia Lute
From Rathoneen to Lisadinge from Moan to Oyster Hall
Without any invitation they came to Carroll's ball
And all around the barrel they formed in a ring
And when they had enough of stout they all began to sing
For those who were invited there was nothing left at all
Twas all consumed by thieves and rogues that night at Carroll's ball
III
Thady walks up in the floor and says to Tom the flute.
Come and get up your fife immediately and play for Shelia Lute
Tom played up the black bird and Shelia took the floor.
A ball dress of the latest style above(continues on next page)