School: Baile na Cille, Roscrea (roll number 10350)
- Location:
- Baile na Coille, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- Teacher: F. Bergin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0548, Page 089
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Local Songs (continued)
“And I will go along with you ¶ Here is my hear a hand”
(continued from previous page)Treacy and Daniel Hanlon and some others, all from Ballinakill . The 'famous road gate' mentioned i the entrance to Michael Meagher's house, and this , a few years ago used by the rendezvous for all the young folk of the district.
Dancing was carried on by the roadside and when the fun ceased, this song was composed in memory of the good times spent at the gate
Local Songs
“My name it is Jim Meagher and a tale you I'll tell ¶ I live in Clonakenny its a place you all know well”
Written by : Frances Meagher , Ballinkill , Roscrea My name it is Jim Meagher and a tale to you I'll tell,
I live in Clonakenny its a place you all know well ,
'Twas on a Summer's evening out walking I did go ,
I met Ben Reeves' daughter and this lassie from Mayo.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Frances Meagher
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile na Coille, Co. Thiobraid Árann