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School: St Columba's, Buncrana

Location:
Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Eoghan Ua Gallchobhair
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  1. Swilly's Lovely Shore (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    The eyes rest on Mamore
    That heavenly shot but where is not
    On Swilly's Lovely Shore
    I've watched the lights of the ships at night
    And my memory back does soar
    To where I played as a child and strayed
    On Swilly's Lovely Shore
    III
    My eyes are wet I cant forget
    For oh! My heart is sore
    To get a glance if I had a chance
    On Swilly's Lovely Shore
    If I had health and also wealth
    To roam the wide world o'er
    I'd be content if my life was spent
    On Swilly's Lovely Shore
    IV
    God's ways are best I soon well rest
    With all my troubles o'er
    Beneath the sod that gave me birth
    On Swilly's Lovely Shore
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Colm Mc Laughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Lynch
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Buncrana, Co. Donegal