“The Load of Kail Plants”

Description

The young man comes to Ballymoney to sell his kail plants. He does his business with various buyers, then sets out to seek a wife. He finds a girl, offers her tea, kisses her, asks her name, and presumably asks if she wishes to marry

References

  1. SHenry H25b, pp. 261-262, "The Load of Kail Plants" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #6919
  3. BI, HHH025b

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1924 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland