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1. Tinnecarrig Bold Rock I Stand

   

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   I
   Though far way on the boundless praire
   My heart did reign beyond the sea,
   My dear old Ireland, my native sireland,
   My spirit wonders in fancy free.
   II
   Though oft in childhood ive roamed the wildwood
   By Barrow banks and Clashganny mills
   To view the scene of my vision bounded,
   Blackstairs, mount Leinster and Brandon hill.

   III
   I have rambled round in that peaceful valley
   By Borris, Graig, and St Mullins mound,
   Where the Saints and sages of former ages,
   Repose in peace in that holy ground.

   IV
   Over bog and mountain, over stream, and fountain
   In passing onward I pause and weep
   At Knocksquire, Rathanna, and Ballymurphy,
   Where friends, relations, and parents sleep.

   V
   And drawing nearer a vision clearer
   On Tinnecarrig Bold rock I stand
   And changing round in that same condition,
   Since boyhood days in my native land.

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Josie Murphy

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Tinnacarrig, Co. Carlow

   Informant

   Mr Thomas Murphy

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Tinnacarrig, Co. Carlow