School: Killybrone (roll number 1798)

Location:
Killybrone, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
P. Coyle
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  1. "The whole world and half of Truagh."
    "Amackalinn where the stirabout's thin,
    and Tireran for the hairy butter."
    "Ballybay for drinking tea,
    Monaghan for brandy;
    (Clones) Clownish beats them all
    For eating sugar candy."
    "Castleblayney besoms, sold in Mullacrew,
    If I can get them two a penny, what is that to you."
    "Carrickalaney where they make the stirabout cannie,
    And Corry for the stelk" (potatoes and beans mashed).
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernard Sweeney
    Gender
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    Collector
    Gerald Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Male