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School: An Bealach, Crosaire an Ghúlaigh (roll number 1131)

Location:
Ballagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Diarmuid Mac Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0583, Page 139

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    (continued from previous page)
    His favourite "Old Faithful" will ne'er be put down
    In the dear little village of sweet Ballagh town.
    V
    They have step-dancers too who are known everywhere.
    Mick Farrell of Ballagh can dance like a hare.
    Martin Browne his companion will ne'er be put down
    In the dear little village of sweet Ballagh town.
    VI
    Again in the an chair it is played up in style.
    Before leaving the village they discuss for a while.
    On proposals that are made to the clerk of the town,
    By a noble fine fellow whose name is Matt Browne
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Brennan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clone, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Miss Teresa Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmore, Co. Tipperary