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School: St Columba's, Buncrana

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Bun Cranncha, Co. Dhún na nGall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1111, Page 108

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  1. The Shandrum Still (continued)

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    The treacle they found it troublesome for to procure
    A man arrived from Meentiaghs the whisky to make sure
    The Shandrum lads and leases came running with a dash
    "Begod" says Bradley to his mates, "they'll drink up all the wash."
    The owners they wrought so hard they soon were tired men
    Bradley then requested the assistance of Big Den.
    A am sure his brother's pleading soon touched his manly heart
    He said he would need a glass or two before that he could start
    It is not my intention to advertise the stuff
    And as I made a few remarks I think I have said enough
    I want to warn the country youths when they go to a spree
    The Shandrum stuff cannot be bet for strength and purity.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Robert Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr John Mc Laughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballymagan Upper and Lower and Clonblosk, Co. Dhún na nGall