School: Lowtown (C.), Galbally
- Location:
- Lowe's Town, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0512, Page 573
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- Now Shawn de Búrke was called upon
To take his vacant chair,
Who smiling on the happy crowd
Said: If you do not care,
I'll tell a tale 'bout Shronell and
The fairies dwelling thereYou know there's a long story
'Bout [?] crumbling wall,
And you must bring the porter in
If I'll to tell it all.
[?] here is comes! a keg of stout,
Who sends it, can you guess?
My blessing on you Lauly,
May your shadow ne'er grow less!
The liquor put the crowd into
A very jolly mood.
And Shawn de Búre pursued his tale
As they all hoped he would.We all know there are fairies
Round here, as thick as grass;
But worst of all's this magpie,
And you see him as you pass,
Upon the wall at midnight.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Edmond Murphy
- Gender
- Male
