School: Caonach (roll number 14923)
- Location:
- Keenagh Beg, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Eachmharcaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 250
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- (continued from previous page)And sweet Cloonamina where are hearts that I loved.
In Ballycastle so distant I ne'er could be weary
While down by the sea with my loved one I roamed.v
Oh! Where are my friends that in Dervin[?] resided
Where fat grazing cattle are now to be seen
They all have retired, their fate is decided
And some sleep at home in their cold grave so green.vi
So farewell Bunaveela - those dark-looking waters
And fair-frowning hills shall behold me no more
For I'm going to the land of the fair, [?] daughters
Who are watching and praying for Erin's green shore.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mairéad M. Nic Eachmharcaigh
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Múinteoir
