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School: Ballyburke (roll number 5125)

Location:
Bellaburke, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090F, Page 08_075

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    “Long ago a old man lived in the village”

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    Long ago a old man lived in the village of Ballyglass. He was a very good singer. His name was John Burke. Every night he would go to a certain house and spend the time singing songs. Every fair day he would go to town and spend the time singing and then the people would give him some money. He also composed some beautiful songs. People say that he was a very poet. No matter where he went he all
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    History Edit
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Anna Madden
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killadeer, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Pat Hughes
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killadeer, Co. Mayo