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School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)

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Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian S. Pléimeann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0691, Page 209

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    “On Tara's hill in history, It has a glorious name”

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    “Who says our country's soul is dead?”

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    When the fire is burning bright,
    And the kettle hums and sings,
    In the happy winter night
    Children talk of many things
    Talk of mermaids in the sea
    And of fairies in the wood,
    Pretty things that ought to be;
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