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School: Tyrrellspass (roll number 5916)

Location:
Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Cléirigh
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    “To school Wee Danny went this day, And och 'twould touch your heart to see.”

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    foilage gay. Tis the cutest be ever seen
    IV
    It is down in a street in a tiny shop. One cant Judge shops by size. Ad wee gold shoes and silken hose. Lie beside it to harmoise.
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    And I shall look like a fairy queen. The better of the ball l'll be, and my Sean
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    Of course this to just pretence you know we imagined it all you see for I'm really only a simple girl in an office down town - oh, me.
    V11
    I showed this dream of a frock to Sean. Just think what said "I'd as soon have you in your old plaid shawl. Since your hearts full of love fore me.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Daly
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Killavally, Co. Westmeath