School: Gráig (2) (roll number 3402)

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1. The Local Fife and Drum Band (continued)

   

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   He's the nicest of them all.
   There are also two young Lyonses
   But they are so black and small.
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   There's brilliant President Whelan
   He's trying to get along
   If you'd only lend him your wind pipe
   He'd sing us all a song.
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   There's a girl fancier up in Kyle.
   Quite near the hills his dwelling
   And when he beats the kettle drum.
   You'd feel the music swelling.
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   There's another chap of the Campions.
   With fearful crooked in toes
   And a little chap of the Flanagans
   Who can scarcely blow his nose.
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   And now my dear old band boys
   As it is getting late.
   I hope you will excuse me.
   If this is not complete.

   

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Informant

   James Lawlor

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Farmer

   Address

   Baunaghra, Co. Laois