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School: N. Colmcille, Buncrana (roll number 16752)

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Bun Cranncha, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Riada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1110, Page 410

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  1. A Song (continued)

    “Im the year of 52 in the month of December”

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    and cried most bitterly.
    Saying how can I live when my joy and my glory
    Are sunk in Lough Swilly where the wild billows roar.
    VI
    All round by Urrismana the home of Diana
    No more the sons of Grainne no more they'll run away.
    They're wet with tears so awful you may loudly call them often.
    And wake them in their coffins until the 'Judgement Day."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Mc Laughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Isabell Mc Laughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 42