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School: An Bháinseach (C.) (roll number 11965)

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Bansha, Co. Tipperary
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Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mheiscill
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  1. An Old Song Sung by John Bourke

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    A old man came over the hill one day
    And he knocked at the door, with his old grey beard and he nodding
    Mother told me to open the door
    Sure, nay, but I wouldn't have it
    I opened the door and he hopped on the floor
    With his old grey beard and he nodding
    Mother told me to take him upstairs
    I took him upstairs and I taught him his prayers
    With his old grey beard and he nodding
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. spinning and weaving (~482)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Bourke
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Shopkeeper
    Address
    Glen of Aherlow, Co. Limerick / Co. Tipperary