Verse transcribed by M.B.C. (Maggie B. Corcoran) at Harbour St, Tullamore
'Maggie Corcoran is my name
Limerick is my native place
When I am dead and in my grave
And all my bones are rotten
This little book will tell my name
When I am quite forgotten.'
Popular verses transcribed by 'M.B.C.' [Maggie B. Corcoran] at Harbour Street, Tullamore.
Verse transcribed by Maggie Corcoran at Harbour Street, Tullamore, who signs herself from Doon, Co. Limerick. This is struck out and changed to Harbour St, Tullamore.
Popular verse on the subject of public houses, transcribed by 'M.B.C.', [Maggie B. Corcoran].
'The Publican's Alphabet
A is the Alehouse the turnpike to sin
B is the Bottle the liquer is in
C is the Cads in that bar room so merry
D is the Dupes that begins drinking sherry...
....Z is Zig Zag or Drinking Man's Stagger.'
Popular verse transcribed by 'M.B.C.' [Margaret B. Corcoran] on the subject of public houses:
'Within this hive we're all alive
With Beamish sweet as honey
If you are dry, step up and try
But don't forget the money.'
Verse transcribed by Maggie B. Corcoran, with annotation 'broken-hearted'. at Harbour St, Tullamore, Offaly.
Verse transcribed by 'M.B. C.' [Maggie B. Corcoran] , Harbour St, Tullamore.