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School: Clonoose

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Clonoose Big, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
T. Ó Gráinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0986, Page 200

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0986, Page 200

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  1. Willie Reilly and his Dear Colleen Bán (continued)

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    Still hoping to be succoured by my dear Colleen Bán
    6. Now Reillys dressed from top to toe all in a suit of green
    His hair hangs o'er his shoulders most glorious to be seen
    He is tall and straight and handsome as any could be found
    He's fit for Folaird's daughter was she heiress to a crown
    The Judge he said the lady been in her tender youth
    And if Reilly has deluded her she will declare the truth
    Then like a moving beauty bright before him she did stand
    Your welcome her my hearts delight my dear Colleen Bán
    7. Oh Gentlemen Squire Follaird said with pity look on
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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