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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

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Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 598

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  4. XML “The Velvet Corduroy”

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  1. The Borrowed Donkey (continued)

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  2. The Velvet Corduroy

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    James Smyth composed the following poem:-
    The Velvet Corduroy
    Young bachlors of every station
    High and low where ere you be
    Who wish to win the admiration
    Of the ladies, list to me.
    Once they looked on me with scorn
    Now I am their darling boy
    Since that bright and happy morn
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