School: Moys (roll number 10837)

Location:
Moy Otra, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
P. Dawson
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  1. McKearney's Sow Pig
    Twas the month of September
    when the work was all [done?]
    Says McKearneys sow Pig
    sure i'll have a days fun
    She went up to mcCarrans
    the house for to raid.
    And says she there'll be
    music before this is paid
    2
    She went over to the door
    saying to hell with
    McCarrans and his wee
    hanging lock.
    She went over to the door
    and she pushed herself in
    Saying while I am hungry
    I think it's no sin
    She went over to the dresser
    some bacon she found
    And a large print of butter to
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Brian Mc Shane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilcrow, Co. Monaghan