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School: Smithstown, Castlecomer (roll number 14626)

Location:
Smithstown, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bríd Ní Mhórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0865, Page 254

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  1. The Boys of Kilkenny

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    The boys of Kilkenny are wild roving blades,
    And whenever they meet with their nice comely maids,
    The'll kiss them, and coax them, and spend money free,
    Above all towns in Ireland, Kilkenny for me,
    Above all towns in Ireland, Kilkenny for me.
    2
    In the town of Kilkenny there runs a clear stream,
    In the town of Kilkenny there lives a fair dame,
    With cheeks like the roses and a mouth much the same,
    Like a dish of fresh strawberries smothered in cream,
    Like a dish of fresh strawberries smothered in cream.
    3
    Her eyes are as black as Kilkenny's famed coal,
    And 'tis them through my poor heart have burnt a big hole,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Comerford
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Thomas Comerford
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Occupation
    Miner
    Address
    Smithstown, Co. Kilkenny