School: Calry (roll number 10473)
- Location:
- Colgagh, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Róisín Mhig Ualghairg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0159, Page 118
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“My dear native village, farewell to the day, when my young bosom bounded across the deep sea...”
(continued from previous page)Ballinamoney for religion renowned
Green be thy landscapes and hallowed
thy ground.
That angels may guard thee with
celestial wings
And bless every spot where the \
corncrake sings. Oh' for one sight where my fond fancy rove,
Round the musical bowers of Holywell groves.
Where the linnet and robin sing
sweet melody
Ah, my heart is a desert, since I
parted with thee. Farewell to the churchyard of old Cloghermore
Where my ancestors slumber since the long
days of yore.
How many in number are living now still,
Or does the clamorous school house
Stand still on the hill. Your green hills of Fermoyle, how
deep I regret you
Where the hounds often chased
the timid hare.(continues on next page)