School: Kilmacrennan (roll number 8461)
- Location:
- Kilmacrenan, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Anna B. McMahon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1081, Page 116
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- (continued from previous page)In the sweet month of June where oft-times I wander.
By your sweet-scented shore to take the fresh air.
As I view those grand spires our Lord would admire.
Along with my true love most lovely and fair.
But O cruel England has doomed us to wander.
Far over the Atlantic dear Eirn from thee.
As they did with our sires in times of rebellion
To find us pure vitality and free renounce bain
Since beloved Robert Emmert his loss we will mourn
He was taken a traitor for loving his land
Like-wise noble Wolftone that hero of honour
In defence of his country he nobly did stand
Although I am far from you my dear native Eirn.(continues on next page)
