Abstract: Story collected by Nellie Duggan, a student at Eidhneach school (Inagh, Co. Clare) from informant Mary R. Ryan.
Original reference: 0611/2/26
School Eidhneach [Vol. 0611, Chapter 0002]
County The Schools' Manuscript Collection : County Clare Schools
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On the green hills of Moy, amongst a
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kind population. A tradesman enjoys a sublime reputation. His name far and wide is in bright circulation. From the fair Shannon’s side to the Ennistymon plantation. II If down from Kilkenny to Galway you’d fare. His name is from hence to the castle of Clare. For Garrihy is the youth with his useful vocation. That treated and suited the true blood of emulation. III This lad is reputed for shoemaking neatly The best fashion boots he can smooth them completely.
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For the Earl or Duke or who chooses to wear them. No hand is so neat or acute to prepare them. IIII A prince he can furnish with street at a ball. With fronts a fine fashion to dazzle them all. There is not a mate who had taken her measure from this excellent tradesman. But hence would be courted with more admiration. Nellie Duggan. Information by:- Mary R. Ryan, Skagh, Inagh.
Original reference: 0611/2/26
Old Songs
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