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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn

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Callan, Co. Kilkenny
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An Mháthair M. Síle
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    (continued from previous page)
    Herself and John Clancy they both took the sway,
    IV
    She won in Mallow the day she ran there,
    And she won in Mallow the truth I declare,
    She won in Mallow the truth I'll explain,
    And Nancy that evening their purses did drain,
    V
    Now to conclude and finish my song,
    Time waits for no man, I won't keep you long,
    Here's a health to John Clancy with a heart and good will,
    May he win many races on you Nancy Till.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Liathán
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baunta, Co. Kilkenny