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School: Béal Átha Fhinghín (B.)

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Ballineen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Beircheart Seártan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0310, Page 152

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    Wisha Missus MacGrath did you hear the news?
    But of course my jewel ye knew it
    The quality is going to save our sowls
    And pay us for letting them do it.
    We may curse and swear, and the divil may care
    We may rob, blaspheme and be wicked
    For they will send us to heaven and pay our fare.
    And give us a first class ticket.
    (Chorus)
    Come along with me to Merrion Square
    And as sure as my name is Riley
    Each murderin' thief will get mutton and beef
    If he prays with ould Missus [?]
    (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)
    2. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Ellen Coffey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    55
    Occupation
    Baintreach
    Address
    Shanaway East, Co. Cork