School: Askeaton (C.) (roll number 2040)

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1. A Song (continued)

   “From a place called Askeaton so charming to see.”

   

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   III
   That part of the river where the old mill does stand
   Has streamlets some islets some cataracts grand.
   And its clear placid waters the haunts of the eel.
   That bask in the sunshine in the Sweet River Deel.
   IV
   On the long Summer's day twas delightful to roam
   By the broad river side near the cataracts foam.
   My soul wrapt in though till the Angelus peal.
   Rang out loud and clear are the Sweet River Deel.
   V
   on the long Summer's eve as the sun slowly sank.
   Our pleasant swim over we sat

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mina Murphy

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Askeaton, Co. Limerick