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School: Kilgobnet (C.) (roll number 7842)

Location:
Kilgobnet, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Fhoghladha
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    “Oh, had I the lamps of Aladdin or had I his genie also I would rather live poor in the mountains with my cailin deas crúaidte na mbo.”

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    "Oh, had I the lamps of Aladdin or had I his genie also I would rather live poor in the mountains
    With my cailin deas crúaidte na mbo."
    Once a priest was going on a sick-call on horseback, and as he was crossing a river he heard the above song.
    He was so charmed with the singing that he stayed for a long time listening. When the song was ended he saw a hound in the river.
    When he reached the house the sick person was dead & the priest cursed the song for being the cause of keeping him and letting the person die without the Last Sacraments.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patie Shea
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Meanus, Co. Kerry