School: St Canice's, Aghaboe (roll number 16939)

Location:
Aghaboe, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Aine Ní Dhubhlaoigh
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  1. Come listen to me and don't make any noise.
    And I'll sing you a song of five orphan boys who
    strayed with Tom Campion away from their homes.
    To the townsland of Cashel below Ballyrone.
    ......................
    When they came near O' Leary's they gave a loud cheer.
    Tom Campion stepped in with his God Safe All Here.
    He introduced his companions as any man should.
    Saying these are five little orphans
    I brought from the wood.
    ......................
    To not have you guessing
    I'll tell you their names
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Mc Evoy
    Gender
    Male