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School: Corracharra (roll number 16407)

Location:
Corracharra, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Brian Mac Aodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0940, Page 071

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  1. Matchmaking (continued)

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    If a boy and girl were going to get married they would live together for a while. Then the Priest would appoint a day when they should be married.
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  2. Song - The Song of Bellatrain

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    Two friends met in a land afar
    Across the ocean spray
    Two exciles far from Ballytrain
    Their hearts were light and gay
    Says Pat to Mick I dreamt last night of the good old days of yore
    I dreamt I landed in Dundalk and I cried on the shore

    Chorus
    Is Ballytrain like what it used to be
    Are the "Stars" still there
    Do the boys still stroll around the road in the light and glare
    Are the girls so fair and beautiful
    Are my friends all right
    Oh, what would I give to be with them in the
    (continues on next page)
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English