“The Crummy Cow”

Description

Pat O'Hurry tries to sell his old cow, but has no luck. She refuses to travel further; when he threatens to butcher her, she comes back to life. She costs him dearly in travel expenses. At last he manages to foist off the animal

Cross references

References

  1. SHenry H501, pp. 25-26, "The 'Crummy' Cow" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #13348
  3. BI, HHH501

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1933 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland