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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 09_026

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    In Charlestown where I was born there was a fair maid dwelling. Then every youth I'll let you know her name Barbaria Allen. It was in the month of June when all things they were blooming Sweet William on his death bed lay for the love of Barbaria Allen. He sent his servant to the town where Barbaria was a dwelling. My master is sick and sent for you if your name be Barbaria Allen. Slowly slowly she got up and slowly he got ready and all she said
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Fordham
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Daniel Fordham
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Kilcolgan, Co. Galway