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School: Tooreen (St. Brigid's)

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Tooreen, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine Ní Fhlannagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 90

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  1. An Irish Soldier Boy

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    One dark and stormy night
    As the snow lay on the ground
    A youthful Irish Soldier Boy to mountains he was bound.
    His mother stood beside him, saying you will win my boy don't fear
    With loving arms around his waist she tied his bandolier.
    Chorus
    Good bye God bless you mother dear
    I hope your heart won't break
    But pray to God your Soldier boy you soon will see again
    And when I'm out on the firing line it will be a source of joy
    To know you are the mother proud of an Irish Soldier boy.
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    When the fighting it was over and the flag of truce was raised
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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