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School: Ros Mór, Béal Átha Fhinghín (roll number 10378)

Location:
Rossmore, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Michéal Ó Corcora
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0307, Page 146

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    “There are many songs sung in the district at the threshigs and weddings.”

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    There are many songs sung in the district at threshings and weddings. "Maryanne" is an old favourite. It is sung with the air of "the Star of Munster". The following are a few verses of it :-
    "Wishe, Maryanne, My honey,
    Sure 'tis not your land nor money,
    But your beauty bright that won me an' set my heart aflame,
    'Tis your eyes that work the charm,
    An' that cause me such alarm,
    I'm afraid they'll do me harm but I love you just the same.
    . . . . .
    With a load o' trouble lately.
    In my mind I suffer greatly,
    'An I'm down and out completely an' a heartbroken young man.
    The other day agra mo storeen
    (continues on next page)
    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 Carey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilvurra, Co. Cork