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School: Ráth Coille (roll number 15705)

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Rathkell, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 301

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  1. A Song (continued)

    “It is years ago, dear Erin”

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  2. A Song

    “Goodbye, goodbye, my dear old friends”

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    This song was composed by Andrew Houston who lived in Doon-breedia in the parish of Addergoole. His father was a school teacher and taught for many a year in the school which is referred to in the song. Andrew had a brother named Thomas. Both emigrated to England. Andrew composed this song and sent it home. Some 70 years ago this happened.
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