School: Mullach na Cille (roll number 14649)

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1. Runners, Mowers, etc. (continued)

   

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   II There was people from Clare From Cork and Kildare From the Co. Roscommon and sweet Co. Down They came to see our great sight With their whole heart's delight And the bonfire was held in Coolnahaw town. (Procured by Johanna Conway from her father John Conway Glenpipe, New Ross. He heard it sung by Phil Hard 50 years ago.) I My curse attend you, May Boy, Your dirty Garran breed You missed your footsteps on the wall While going at full speed. Reynard to the cover, Johnnie Ryan cried, "Tallyho!" The hills and dales all echoed And his Lordship was laid low. II If I had any pen and paper I would praise you, Johnnie Ryan, For many the salty tear you shed As he Lordship he was dying. For many the salty tear you shed, And will forevermore,

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Johanna Conway

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   11

   Address

   Glenpipe, Co. Kilkenny

   Collector

   Stasia Conway

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Address

   Glenpipe, Co. Kilkenny