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School: Áth Treasna (B.) (roll number 11236)

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Newmarket, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Dálaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0353, Page 208

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  1. The Newmarket Shrovetide Belle

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    (air - Off to Philadelphia)
    My name is Jessie Norcott I'm the belle of dear Newmarket,
    And now to my old sweethearts I give warning
    Let them send me no more presents neither chocolate or pheasants,
    For I'm going to be married in the mornin.
    Chorus
    Yes! for me the fun is over, keeping all the boys in clover,
    I now must leave the spot that I was born in.
    There's an end to all my "roving" for to Jack so true and loving
    I'm going to be married in the mornin.
    II
    Oh! 'tis hard to part with neighbours, and to go and live with strangers,
    Even tho' their barns have plenty spuds and corn in
    But Jack says I must dare it and if
    (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
    Denis Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newmarket, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Father Norris