School: Kiltrustan (roll number 4111)
- Location:
- Kiltrustan, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: M. Mac Tighearnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0250, Page 026
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“Now time and years bring changes as to you I will explain...”
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Pat Diffley then came on the scene and took from him the key
And up to Paddy Difficy he quickly made his way
Saying "Lock your door now Paddy and be sure to lock it right
But I wonder if its' worth your while for sure 'tis near day light.
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Now this hen must be a villain or of devils be possessed
And I think she's not fit company for a man so near professed.
To think of all the bother she has brought about the place
To pelt the neighbours fighting which is a pure disgrace.
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So all my pretty fair maids my advice I'd like you'd take
To fall in love with this young man for a nice husband he would make.
So to conclude and finish as I have no more to say
I hope they'll all stop clocking and soon begin to lay.