School: Gowran (C.)
- Location:
- Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0860, Page 188
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A Song (continued)
“Oh Mary this Gowran's a wonderful sight”
(continued from previous page)when writhing a word you expressed
As to how the fine ladies in Gowran are dressed.
Well if you believe me when having a ball
There's a bathing suit under each frock that is all and long rubber
boots that is useful in troth.
For wading the streets or for taking a bath.
Keep away from the ladies now Mary my Dear
While the pourings of Gowran swept down to the sea.
You remember you Michael O'Loughlin from(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr P. Mc Creery
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Gowran, Co. Kilkenny