School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

Location:
Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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  1. My sister Ellen she is younger than I am.
    She has got lovers plenty,
    She is going to deny them,
    And as for me sure I can not get any,
    And God knows in heart I would be thankful for any.
    Chorus
    Tur-a-ling Tur-a-lar with my ring a laddie,
    There is lines men, pins men, Brewers and bakers,
    A fiddler or a fifer or the divel would not take her,
    Rag men, Bag men foolish or witty,
    Will you let me die a maid will you marry me for pity,
    Tur-a-ling Tur-a-lar.
    These songs were composed by MIchael Fagan called Mickey Etty. He lived in Ballinaloe, Coole, Co West Meath.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maud Nea
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Nea
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ringstown, Co. Westmeath