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1. The Wounded Greyhound (continued)

   

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   The train time arriving they made a great push,
   For always at the station there is a great rush.
   Taking Egan by the arm "Get in here below"
   So away went poor Patsy to Maryborough.
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   Arriving in that station they were in a sad state
   Said the Guard of the car "stand in at the gate,
   For this youth has got money and for one and a kick.
   "Take this couple back to Mount Mellick
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   Mount Mellick was reached in three minutes or four.
   When by chance a car took him to Tullamore.
   Said he "I can walk the rest of the way I dont give a rap."
   When who did he spy but Marg Shanley in a pony and trap.

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Bridget Connolly

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Baile an Átha, Co. Uíbh Fhailí

   Informant

   Thomas Grey

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Páirc na bhFianna, Co. Uíbh Fhailí