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1. It was Down near Milltown Malbay (continued)

   

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   Though to her I was a stranger + she being out of danger.
   She gratefully invited me the pleasure board to share.
   And with Cupid for our guider, up I gladly sat beside her.
   And drove along right merrily to the Miltownmalbay fair.

   The said she I'm Nora Daly, from the parish of Kilmaley,
   My father is a farmer + the crossest man in Clare.
   If he chanced to see you here beside me I'm sure that he would chide me.
   So you'll please get down + walk a bit before we reach the fair.

   I reluctantly obeyed her as I could not have gainsaid her,
   As visions of her father with a fierce + angry glare,
   Up before us quickly started, though from her I sadly parted,
   And she took my heart along with her a-going to the fair.

   At the Four-mile stone I met her + within my heart I set her.
   And treasured her sweet memories In my wanderings everywhere
   And when oft in exile dreaming, I can see her blue eyes beaming
   As they beamed upon me long ago a going to the fair.

   Now I have told my simple story + though aged now + hoary.
   It makes me feel quite young again + puts to flight dull care,
   And along with what I'v told you one more secret I'll unfold you
   You'll never meet more loving hearts than those in Co. Clare.

   

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   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. filíocht
         1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Location

   Sráid na Cathrach, Co. an Chláir

   Collector

   Thomás Ó hAodha

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Teacher

   Address

   Baile Átha Cliath, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath

   Informant

   Seán Bán Flanagan

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   65

   Address

   Shanavogh West, Co. an Chláir