School: Derryvoney

Location:
Derryvony, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Ní Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0970, Page 111

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0970, Page 111

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  3. XML “Local Songs - We Will All Go a Hunting Today”
  4. XML “Local Songs - Owen Reilly's Dance”

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  2. Twas on the 12th night of November in the year of 33.
    I crossed the old Rag River some pleasures for it to see.
    The night being nice and warm
    I thought I'd take a chance to go down to Derravona to Oweny Reilly's dance.
    We had Miss Mae and the two Miss Wallaces a jolly lot of girls and Kitty would win a hurley.
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