School: Baile an Doirín (C) (roll number 7552)
- Location:
- Ballinderreen, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Treasa Bean Uí Bheirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0033B, Page 02_054
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“Up in Killalough a man lived there”
Up in Killalough a man lived there
He had an old cow which he brought to many fairs
She had so many faults that he couldn't guarantee
So he brought her home again and a sorry man was
When she came home her fame was all around
She was haugh-band cross-band and often in the pound(continues on next page)