School: Cornamon (roll number 13926)
- Location:
- Cornaman, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: John Kenny
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0197, Page 546
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- Adieu my native country must I leave you far behind?
To go and seek my fortune in foreign distant clime.
To leave the land that gave me birth; it grieves my heart full sore
Adieu my old aged parents; will I ever see them more?
The beauty of my native place is rare for to behold.
It is brighter far than the evening star an Emerald set in gold.
The Eastern sun on a Summer's morn sends forth its glittering rays.
To enchant the scenes that look so grand
One the bold Rossinver Brays.II
Adieu to Sheeawn mountain with your Subterranean cave,
Where the hare and sheep for shelter seek(continues on next page)
