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Tawnytaskin, Co. Roscommon
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Aibhistín Ó Tárpaigh
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  1. A Local Song (continued)

    “In St. Patricks well there used to dwell.”

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    Of Boyle the pride both far and wide
    The people love to tell.
    Of the blessed trout that swam about
    All in St. Patrick's well.
    An English fool, thought rather cool
    To catch what others spared.
    With many a boast he tried to roast
    One trout that he hath snared.
    Before he knew away he flew
    And where he could not tell
    Then he saw no doubt the roasted trout
    Again in St. Patrick's well
    Unsatisfied again he tried
    Once more this trout to catch
    But let him choose the deepest ruse
    I'm sure he met his match.
    Till wet and sad he flew like mad
    The people laughed and cheered
    Its turn about says the roasted trout
    That lived in St. Patrick's Well.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Carroll
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Boyle, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    James Carroll
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Boyle, Co. Roscommon