School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)
- Location:
- Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 602
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- One morning, soon after the spraying of potatoes first came into vogue "The Long Fellow" met Patrick Farrelly and James Mackon carrying a budget. He immediately made the following song:-
The Spraying Machine
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As I went awalking over fine Summer's morning
Two neighbouring farmers I met on the way
Who often indulged in a long spell of talking
But hardly a word could I get them to say
One strapped to his back had a queer looking measure
In shape like a budget but not quite so mean
I asked him what was it, says he "It's a treasure
Its our share-holders wonderful spraying machine".
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I spoke of Sir Walter and Ginnell
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- Collector
- Brigid Bruton
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mrs J. Bruton
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ringstown, Co. Westmeath
