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School: Doire Ó gCuanaigh (roll number 8991)

Location:
Doire Dhamhna, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
L. Mac Áinlighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0940, Page 203

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    “It was in the Summer”

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    (continued from previous page)
    yerge of Maraghcloone
    Through meadows and slooping banks spontainlisy I roam
    In a short time I drew near to the mountain of gralone.
    II
    This mountain been a lovely place
    All in the summer time
    The ash the oake the hasel all blooming in their prime.
    And under neath the grass so green the shamrock is hast grown.
    To decorate more beautiful the mountain of garalone.
    III
    With hast steps I did advance on to the top so high
    When a groop of lads and lases came gently tripping by
    Some of them walked hand by hand, while others walked alone
    All seemed in joy and harmony
    On the mountain of garlone.
    IV
    I had not gone much further until I was delayed.
    To view the hairs and rabbits
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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