School: Béal Átha Fhinghín (B.)
- Location:
- Ballineen, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Beircheart Seártan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0310, Page 145
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Song
“I am a young damsel that lived here in Bondage The truth I will never deny...”
Tógadh síos ó bhéal-aithris
Seamus Mac Cárthaigh
Beal átha Finghín
Co. Corcaighe. (70)
Saor adhmaid.
Tógadh annso e agus chaith sé a shaol ann.
This song was made by a poet that lived in Enniskean named John Crowley.
The girl's name was Bailey. She turned and went into a Convent.
It isn't known what the boy’s name was.I am a a young damsel that lived here in bondage
The truth I will never deny
That lately fell in love with a young Collegian
In Carlow College he did lie
Mine eyes they grew dim and my spirits I did lose
When first I did hear of the sad and heavy news
That I then for ever more my darling should lose
My beautiful and bold Trainer OI'll write a petition and send it to the bishop
In order to stop his career
I knew his intention and he was determined
The blessed robes to wear speedily(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Seamus Mac Cárthaigh
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 70
- Occupation
- Saor adhmaid
- Address
- Ballineen, Co. Cork