School: Baile Glas (Meastha), An Bhlárna (roll number 10930)
- Location:
- Ballyglass, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máiréad, Bean Uí Bhuachalla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0388, Page 151
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- I am a jolly moving blade, that's full of fun and glee.
And soon i'll cross the ocean,
some foreign lands to see.
I spent my boyhood's early days
where i displayed my skill.
Beside the rugged mountains of
lovely Bottlehill.
My later years were happy, when
troubles were but few.
In that lonely little valley in
the lands of Sunny view.When first i saw the valley 'twas
on a winters day.
As i crossed the Rockhill mountains
with spirits light and gay.
I saw the houses pretty, with fields(continues on next page)
