School: Sliabh na Lice, Sráid na Cathrach
- Location:
- Slievenalicka, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Seán Ó Cionnfhaola
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0622, Page 159
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- Why should we our praises exclusively render on scenes that are noted for beauty and splendour
already reputed by tourist and writer,
Whilst some more obscure might be purer and brighter.
2. A rich looking valley well worthy of praise.
Where nature untrammeled her frolics displays
Lies modestly blooming between moorland and mountain.
In the townland of Noughna with beauties abounding.
3. The old name of Noughna is a rude indication
of such a fine view as its beauteous plantation
So highly improved under sound cultivation,
and hence we must choose one to suit the occasion.
4. But nature has furnished material to name,
In that gay looking landscape so congenial to fame.
In that gay looking relic of Sylvan creation
So Bushyvale smiles in its sweet appellation.
5. This vale is surpassing for soft recreation
A place more romantic there is not in this nation
There is health in the breeze from its sweet vegetation.
With Springs evergreen to relieve the sensation.
6. A medley of plants in the prospect combines(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Thady Marrinan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Mooghna, Co. Clare
