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School: Baile Roibín, Knocktopher

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Newmarket, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 177

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  1. The Gander He Shook Out The Straw

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    I
    As I roved through Killcullen town
    While money held I ne'er looked down
    But the first of my misfortunes was
    To hire with a farmer in Newtown
    II
    How do you thresh young man he said
    Is it by the barrel or the day
    Your diet it shall be of the best
    Beside your wages no delay.
    III
    The barn it was long and wide
    Not dreading either hail or rain
    With my Buailtan in good order
    And a swiping stroke to shell the grain
    IV
    There was a sow and nine young pigs
    A turkey and her clutch was there
    Unto poor Jim they stood a friend
    And helped him well to shell the grain
    V
    There was six fat ducks and nine fat geese
    And with myself they made a law.
    They stood a friend unto poor Jim.
    And the gander he shook out the straw.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edward O' Dwyer
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Donough
    Gender
    Female