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School: Rockfield (roll number 15378)

Location:
Rockfield, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Caoimhín Ó Duibhín

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An Old Song

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0174, Page 288

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An Old Song

“On a bright May morning,”

An Old Song.
On a bright May morning. as we set sail. We were not far fo from land, when a fair mermaid we spied, she had a comb, and a glass in her hand.
Three times around went our gallant ship. Three times around went she.
Till she sank to the bottom of the sea.

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Collector
P. Mc Laughlin
Gender
male
Informant
Hugh Gallagher
Gender
female
Address
Rathbarran, Co. Sligo
Language
English