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School: Doire Clathach (roll number 11931)

Location:
Derryclogh Upper, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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  1. Unpublished Songs - Down by the Shannon Side

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    One evening fair as I roved out being troubled in my mind
    To view the groves and valleys green and meadows in their prime
    Approaching "Knock" I met a lass who did my heart beguile
    And she milking of her fathers cows down
    By the Shannon Side
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    I instantly saluted her and put her in a maze
    I asked her would she feel for thirst, the milk was in her pail
    She said young man I pray be gone I
    (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
    Informant
    Mícheál Mac Cárthaig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromasta, Co. Cork