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School: Currach Chluana (Croughclooney) (roll number 7885)

Location:
Currach Cluana, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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  1. Old Songs - The Dingle Puck Goat

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    The Dingle Puck Goat
    I am a young jobber that's foolish and airy
    The green hills of Kerry I went for to see
    I went up to Dingle to buy some cattle
    And I hope you'll now listen to what happened to me
    II
    I entered the fair on a Saturday morning
    The first thing I saw was a long legged goat
    "Bedad" then say I and I commenced my dealing
    "I think my old hero you're worth a pound note"
    III
    I made my appearance to the owner that held him
    And the bargain was made without any delay
    Says he, "If you'll pay me down 22 shillings
    An advice I will give you before going away
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    David Coyne
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Muine an tSeabhaic, Co. Phort Láirge