School: Poulfur
- Location:
- Grange, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Niadh
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- (continued from previous page)My Grannies' brains I once took out
I washed them at the water spout
They were not clean I left them there
And stuffed the holes with Gráineóg hair
Her flattered tongue her teeth fell out
I placed two gate posts in her mouth
In her head I put two cat's eyes
And ever since she is catching mice
The doctor would then heal the wounded man and then they would start playing again. Before they would leave the house the captain (would) say a rhyme:-
Long life to Mr. and Mrs Flynn
In health and prosperity long may they reign
May their coats be lined in silver
And their hearts be of good cheer
I wish you all a happy Christmas
And a bright New Year
For the parting of you here to-night
It will our hearts annoy
We are now away
Without delay
Play up the mummer's joy
Mary E. Creane
Ballygarrett
Arthurstown
- Collector
- Mary E. Creane
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballygarrett, Co. Wexford
