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School: Gleann Bruacháin (C.), Cnoc Luinge (roll number 12614)

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Glenbrohane, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean Uí Sheighin
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  1. A Funny Story in Rhyme

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    Events really happened:-
    This poor man, illiterate but a born wit and a great man for playing jokes had a little pig for sale in Filwallock and had his rail and pig in it ready on the car outside the cottage. Some of the "prime boys" of the neighbourhood came along and tried to steal the bonham. Song will tell what happened.
    Air of Rory O'Moore.
    I
    I suppose you've all heard of Rory O'Moore
    He was witty and jolly and active [I'm sure?],
    His blackthorn would level the stoutest of men
    But he could't compare with the Boys of the Glen
    II
    One night as our [?] boys were out on patrol
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English