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School: Mullach Dubh

Location:
Lisgorman, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pádhraic Ó Blioscáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0203, Page 234

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    “There sits in the emerald isle of the ocean”

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    There sits in the emerald isle of the ocean
    A mountain called Benbo so majestic to view
    Birds nest in the wildwood with youthful devotion
    Around its green base where tall bushes spontaneously grow
    My dwelling is built by the side of the wildwood
    To the eastern side of the windbeaten hill
    Where travellers spellbound spent many a hour
    Attracted by music of the modern skill
    We have songsters the best of the feathered creation
    Whose notes far surpass any
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloonaquin, Co. Leitrim