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School: Lowtown (C.), Galbally

Location:
Lowe's Town, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0512, Page 549

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  1. A Song

    “There is a lowland in this parish”

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    There is a townland in this parish called Castlecrea. It is quite near the village on the north side.
    The following is a song composed by some person of the place.

    The Maid of Castlecrea
    Three times the flowers have faded
    Since I left my native home,
    Thro' hopeless love [?]
    But where so e'er I wander near or far away
    No maiden fair could e'er compare
    With the maid of Castlecrea.

    Her blooming cheeks were like the rose
    All blushing, and her eyes
    Like yonder stars that shine afar
    So bright and tenderly
    Her bosom like the snow-drift
    In the evening rosy [?]
    But oh it seemed so cold to me
    Sweet maid of Castlecrea
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs T. Richardson
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    An Caisleán Cria, Co. Luimnigh