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School: Ráth Dairbhe (roll number 10001)

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Radeerpark, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Henry Mc Kenna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0950, Page 426

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  1. Song - The Maid of Erin's Isle

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    Song
    I. The maid of Erin's Isle
    On a pleasant summers morning when my mind was free from grief and care
    It was on a bank of shamrocks I stood awhile to take the air
    When a mainden dressed in green and gold, her beauty without guile
    Stepped up and asked me who were they, that fought and died for Erin's Isle.
    II
    "Oh, are you the maid of Erin's Isle"
    "Oh yes," she answered with a smile.
    "And I always like to hear from those Illustrious sons of Erin's Isle".
    Chorus
    "Pray maiden dear, have patience and listed onto me awhile
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Agnes Brady
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Andrew Brady
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Scarvy, Co. Monaghan