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School: Mell, Mell N. School, Drogheda (roll number 855)

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Meille, Co. Lú
Teacher:
E. Ní Cholmáin
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    An old Story about Ardee
    Redmond O'Hanlon an outlaw of Ardee was murdered by an English captain to whose faith he had trusted is life. They were a good distance out of town when the captain murdered him. He was buried in a nameless grave in the hills of Ardee.
    This song is used in the county places of Ardee
    When first to this country a stranger I came
    I placed my affection on a comely young dame
    She's straight tall and handsome
    in every degree
    She's the flower of this country
    and Rose of Ardee
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Treasa Wall
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Meille, Co. Lú
    Informant
    Julia Mc Cullough
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Meille, Co. Lú