School: Poulfur

Location:
Grange, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Niadh
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  1. Twelve young men assemble in some barn or old house, and learn to strike and dance with the music which is usually a melodian.
    This is the Grand Signore's Rhyme.
    Here I am the Grand Signore,
    Known by the badge I wear,
    No mortal being that rules this earth,
    With me can compare,
    To fifty nations I give law,
    And strict attribute pay,
    Woe to that (f) Frank or Asyrian
    That would not me obey,
    You boast of the Dardenells you blocked,
    But your naval force defied,
    Let you think on my British friends,
    You'll have your effects supplied,
    If Gods Mahomed you detest,
    Who by his cap I swear,
    Their bodies into two I'll cut,
    And with wild horses tear,
    'Tis long I've sought to find him out
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Barden
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Grange, Co. Wexford