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School: Donaghmoyne

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Donaghmoyne, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
P. Ó Muirgheasa
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    Wee Widow
    Someone goes into the ring and she is the wee widow. Then the rest of them go round saying
    "Here's a wee widow she lies alone,
    She wants a man she can't get none,
    She flies to the east, she flies to the west,
    She flies to the very one she loves best."
    Then the wee widow takes out the one she likes best. The rest of the children go round and chant
    "Here's a couple got married in joy, joy, joy,
    First a girl and then a boy,
    Seven years old seven years young,
    Kiss your bride and then your done."
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Martin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lurganboys, Co. Monaghan