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1. The Buck from Bonane (continued)

   

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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

   

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2. The Dingle Puck Goat

   

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   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

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   Euge Eugene Ó Suileabháin

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