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School: Knocknagilla

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Cnoc na gCoileach, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
T. Gilchrist
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0980, Page 009

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    “Some years ago in fair Mayo when I was but a boy”

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    "My Father's Old Caubeen"
    Some years ago in fair Mayo,
    when I was but a boy,
    My dreams were bright, my
    heart was light, my hopes
    were full of joy.
    I thought I did see loved
    Banba free from the
    throes of a king or queen.
    By the corribs banks in
    Ireland's ranks with my
    father's old Caubeen.
    11
    My father said to me "my
    lad, this treasure I will
    leave you.
    (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
    Collector
    Mary Smith
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullymagowan, Co. an Chabháin
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullymagowan, Co. an Chabháin