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School: Killyrann

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Killyran, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs Stafford
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0964, Page 301

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    I
    Templeport is a grand old place,
    On this point we all agree,
    But of all the places I love best
    Is Killyran the home of the free.
    II
    It is not alone the place I love;
    But those that dwell therein,
    My friends go leór I do adore,
    The children more and more.
    III
    When first I came to Templeport.
    My heart was filled with awe.
    'Twas not alone the way I felt;
    But what I thought and saw.
    IV
    The little school, upon the hill,
    May be seen from East and West,
    The furniture is not very grand,
    But in many ways it is the best,
    V
    Next comes our ancient church,
    Founded by St. Mogue of old.
    The clay, upon the island there,
    Is worth its weight in gold.
    VI
    At Ballymagovern once stood
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anna Gault
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killyran, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    M.E. Stafford
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Killyran, Co. Cavan