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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

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Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
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Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 604

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  1. The Spraying Machine (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    And all through the use of this elegant charmer.
    The grand and invincible spraying machine.
    Brigid Bruton, Ringtown Castlepollard.
    Informant - Mrs J Bruton, Ringtown, Castlepollard.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. The Policeman's Lament

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    James Smyth composed the following song when the cattle-driving was going on, the neighouring ranch, about 1906 or 1907.
    I am sorry to say the times have changed,
    Since first we joined the police,
    We had lots of fun and leisure then,
    To comfort and console us,
    Outside the barrack door we'd set,
    As spruce and gay as finches,
    With hair well oiled and wax moustache,
    W'd ogle the passing winches,
    With my Rig-a-ma-du there's trouble in view.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Cotter
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Peter Maxwell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Milltown, Co. Westmeath