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School: Cluain (1), Baile an Droichid

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Clonmore, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Laochdha
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  1. A Ballad

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    This balled was made when Darcy's of Ballinakill were summoned for stealing a dog about thirty years ago.
    1.
    My name is William Darcy.
    As all of you did hear.
    For the stealing of Mc Ardles dog
    I am in dread and fear.7
    2
    As I was coming from Barnhill.
    It being upon my way
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Ferriss
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynakill, Co. Carlow