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School: Lanesboro (roll number 13320)

Location:
Lanesborough, Co. Longford
Teacher:
E. Ó Reachtagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0753, Page 166

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0753, Page 166

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  1. Old Tale (continued)

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    iron. The child called for bread she gave him the soft bun he ate half and he started to squeeze whey out of it. The chieftain went to squeeze but he could not he was so troubled that he fell asleep. Disin got up out of the cradle and got his axe and killed the chieftain.
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  2. Song

    “As O moved down through Ballyleague town I linger for a while”

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    As I roved down through Ballyleague town I linger for a while
    For I'm sure to meet my comrade boys
    With a laughing pleasant smile
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    When I arrive to meet them
    They are full of fun and glee
    Going out to Barnacor
    Some cailins for to see.
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    They dance in sets and breakdowns
    The flutes they merrily play
    Musicianers are plenty in 81 or 2
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