School: Cor an Chasáin

Location:
Cornasaus, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
E. Ó Raghallaigh
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  1. I
    In Tievenanass there dwells a lass,
    A widow I should say
    Who kept a dog without a log,
    And his life was took away
    I do supposed he got the dose that fatal to him proved
    May he live long and be quite strong
    That had this dog removed.
    II
    With demons bad, it is quite sad
    To place her on a par
    This woman's name is wide spread fame
    For scolding has gone far
    It is known well from earth to Hell
    But it I need not mention - but
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Arthur Thompson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cornanurney, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Rosaleen Brady
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knocknashammer, Co. Cavan