School: Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10262)
- Location:
- Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Cadhla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0514, Page 103
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One evening of late as I happened to stray
To the County Tipperary I soon took my way
To dig the potatoes and work by the day
On hire with a Galbally Farmer.
II
I asked him how far we were bound for to go.
The night it was dark and the north wind did blow
I was hungery and tired and my spirits were low
And I had neither whiskey nor cordial
III
He made me no answer but mounted his steed
And to Galbally mountains he rode at great speed
I certainly thought my poor heart it would bleed
To be trudging behind the old Pagur.
IV
When I came to his dwelling I entered it first
It seemed liked a kennel or an old preaching church(continues on next page)
