School: Louisburgh (roll number 5128/9)

Location:
Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Thos. J. Morahan
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    Dear home of my childhood I see you again
    In fancy I visit once more
    Your four cross-shaped streets and the Square with it's crain
    Close hugging Clew Bay's genial shore.
    At eve I gaze down from the heights round the town
    Whilst smoke-wisps from chimneys below
    Wave toilers back homeward to tea golden brown
    In Louisburgh in County Mayo

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    I cherish the haunts of those days so long fled
    Recalling again mid my woes
    In grandeur and glory majestic Old Head
    Its beauty a heaven's repose,
    Bunowen, too, a picture from nature's own hand
    I fondly salute Fairy Hill,
    Then over the river to Carrowmore Strand,
    And here fancy travels at will
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas J. Morahan
    Gender
    Male