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School: Clonmacnoise

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Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly
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P. Ó Maolmhuaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0811, Page 226

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  1. King O'Toole's Gander

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    As Saint Kevin once was travelling,
    Through a place called Glendalough
    He chanced to meet with King O’Tool
    And he asked him for a “shough”
    Said the King you are a stranger
    And you face I ne’er have seen
    But if you have the taste for weed
    I’ll lend you my dudeen.
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    As the Saint was kindling up his pipe
    The monarch gave a sigh
    “Is there anything the matter”
    Said the Saint “that makes
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kieran Coughlan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonascra, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Mrs B. Coughlan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    57
    Address
    Clonascra, Co. Offaly