School: Carniara (roll number 15343)
- Location:
- Carnyara, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Pádhraic Ó Gríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0172, Page 199
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- I
I was born on the mountain side beneath those hills and streams.
Now they are pictured in my mind like memories, thoughts and dreams.
When I think of my coleen dear that I often times called mine,
What wonder if my heart would break for the home I left behind.
II
As I went out through our town to bid my friends adew
I stood on the bridge of Cloonacool those mountains for to view.
I viewed along the green hillside where I spent many a time.
It was then I took the last fond look to the homes I left behind.
III
Early then next morning with a sad and broken heart
I stood upon my fathers floor saying we very soon must part.
My mothers arms around my neck her eyes(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Nora Foye
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carnyara, Co. Sligo
- Informant
- Mrs Foye
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carnyara, Co. Sligo
