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School: Doire Clathach (Derryclough), Drom Dhá Liag (roll number 11931)

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Derryclogh Lower, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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    what to say.
    Or how would I answer that charmer
    Twas just like a spirit would enter my brain.
    A thought unto you Ill inform
    I thought she was a girl possessed of a trade
    Unless Ill be witty she will me ensnare
    Reply as follows I unto her made
    Indeed miss I dont want a partner.
    III
    Young man she replied dont it seem very strange
    How you object to a girl this morning
    If you dont accept me in the youth of your days
    I dare say you'll not want her hereafter
    so cheer up your courage and dont be afraid
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Dómhnall Ó Drisceóil
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lahanaght, Co. Cork