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School: Béal an Dá Chab (roll number 14225)

Location:
Ballydehob, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Risteárd O Lighin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0290, Page 301

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    a tree
    Up with the cupid and
    I gave her a fall
    And I brought her her
    to visit you all.
    VI
    Mr--- is a worthy man,
    And to his house we
    brought our wren
    For a taste of his liquor
    and a pint of his beer
    I wish you a merry Christmas
    and a happy New Year.
    VII
    Now my song is ended, I
    have no more to say,
    I hope your not offended
    this custom for to
    pay
    Coming here this morning
    I think it is no wrong
    So give us our answer
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael O' Regan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballydehob, Co. Cork