School: Fiach Naomhtha (Buach.), Eadragóil
- Location:
- Adrigole, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Muircheartach Ó Séaghdha
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So now my brave boys an advice I will give you
If ever again you want a buck goat
Go back to the owner that holds him and pay him
Down cash ............. in silver or gold
And when you're going home dont drink any porter
Lave somewan to care him in lonely Guagán
So now to conclude and I think I'll give over
I'll sing you no more of the Buck of Bonane.ó Eugene OSuileabháin, Ínse an Teaglinn(41) fuaras an seód litrideachta so
- I am a young jobber both foolish and airy
The green hills of Kerry I went for to see
I went back to Dingle to buy up some cattle
I hope you will listen to what happened to me.II
As I entered the fair on a Saturday morning
The first thing I met was a long legged goat
Begor thin says I for to commence my dayling
I think this bould háyró is worth a pound note.III
I made my appearance to the owner who held him
A bargain we made without any delay
He says "If you pay me down 22 shillings
An advice I will give you before you go away(continues on next page) - Informant
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