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School: Síolach (roll number 12266)

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Sheelagh, Co. Louth
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S. Ó Gnímh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0664, Page 059

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  1. The Charming Wee Maid of Dunleer

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    1st Verse
    It was on a fine summer's morning,
    I strayed for to take the fresh air,
    And nature made all things look charming,
    Likewise, I was free from dull care,
    Near to a wee grove I did wander
    My course to the South I did steer,
    When a charming wee maid, tall & slender,
    I met near the town of Dunleer,
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    Says I, "My wee Charmer, Come tell me,
    What makes you lament or complain,
    Or Why why do you chide or repel me,
    Before I my passion explain,
    How comest, that you are tormented,
    Or has Cupid you with a spear,
    Perhaps I could make you contented,
    Sweet lovely wee maid of Dunleer,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Mc Dermott
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Postman
    Address
    Rassan, Co. Louth