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School: Gráig (2) (roll number 3402)

Location:
Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois
Teacher:
M. Ní Laighean
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0829, Page 040

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  1. Local Love Song

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    My love she wears a pinafore
    And a handsome charming dress
    She grieves me with her bewitching smile
    And many's the fond caress.
    When first I saw her at Grogan Mass
    I nearly swooned away
    My heart was taken captive
    By my charming Katie Bray.
    II
    She lives quite close to Errill town
    Which easily can be seen
    She wheels a needle with a dainty hand
    And turns a sewing machine
    My love she is a Venus
    So I did hear the people say
    Cupid's dart did pierce my heart
    Concerning Katie Bray
    III
    Her eyes are like forget me nots
    her cheeks are like the roses
    Her jet black locks and her pertly frame
    Her pearly teeth disclose
    My love she is a Venus
    So I hear people say.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martha Dalton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmeen South, Co. Laois
    Informant
    David Dalton
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Clonmeen South, Co. Laois