School: Ráth Coille (roll number 15705)
- Location:
- Rathkell, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Aindrias Ó Mórdha
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A Song (continued)
“It is years ago, dear Erin”
(continued from previous page)Goodbye, goodbye, my dear old friends
from you I never hear
But when you read these simple lines
you will hold my memory dear
I think of you wherever I be.
until death may lay me low
Goodbye, goodbye old Nephin Hill
and God be with Mayo.A Song
“Goodbye, goodbye, my dear old friends”
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.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Mary L. Judge
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Sranalaghta South, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- Francis Judge
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Sranalaghta South, Co. Mayo