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School: Áthán (B.), Lios na Groighe (roll number 14173)

Location:
Ahane, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Seán Ó Héalaithe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0523, Page 391

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  1. The Bullock Fair Day (continued)

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    I
    On 23rd of October so simple and sober
    I walked up to Newport to sell an old cow.
    The fair of renown that was held in that town.
    The bullock fair day that everyone know
    II
    The morning being chill and I felt rather ill
    Myself and my comrades went into John Ryan's
    Who kept a nice shop and a beautiful drop
    Like the dew on the mountains it sparkles and shines
    III
    We took two pints of stout and 'twas then we walked out.
    We said ;twas too early to take any more
    For fear of being, and blind drunk before night
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tim Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ahane, Co. Limerick