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School: Mullagh (C )

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Mullagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Elizabeth Murchan
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    and wild wood
    In memories nursing thou still are dear.
    But had I riches, my fondest wishes
    Ere death's cold hand my lifes cold shrill
    I'd spend, with leisure, all joy and pleasure
    Life's waning years, round sweet Mullagh hill.
    So, as time passes, fill high your glasses
    And pledge yo Erin a bumper bright!
    May the Heavens bless her and ne'er oppress her,
    And may she live yet in
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie O Reilly
    Gender
    Female