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School: Gleann Éada (roll number 8537)

Location:
Glenade, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhaolaith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0189, Page 030

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    Their years in peace until
    one day
    From out the lake there
    came.
    What brought a change in
    all their bliss
    Their home and prospects
    too
    The water fiend.
    The enchanted being the
    dreaded Dabarcú.
    IV
    It was on a bright mid-
    summer's day.
    The sun scarce mountain
    high,
    No chill nor damp was in the
    air
    All nature seemed to vie,
    As if to render homage proud
    The cloudless sky above
    A day for mortals to disport
    In luxury and love.
    V
    But whilst this gorgeousness
    of life
    In beauty did abound.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Glenade, Co. Leitrim
    Collector
    Bean Uí Mhaolaith
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Glenade, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    John Cullen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Crumpaun, Co. Leitrim