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School: Lankill (roll number 16904)

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Lankill, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cibhil
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  1. Rhymes in the Schoolyard

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    1. London Bridge
    London bridge is all broke down
    " " " " " "
    " " " " " "
    London bridge is half built up
    " " " " " "
    London bridge is all built up
    all built up
    all built up
    Take the key and lock her up
    Take the key and lock her up
    Then it is asked which of two things would you prefer.
    2, Nuts in May.
    Two rings join up and go in and out to each other saying.
    Here we come gathering nuts in May on a cold
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora O Boyle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyballinaun, Co. Mayo