School: Mullach Dubh

Location:: Lisgorman, Co. Leitrim
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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
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Topics
1. genre
  poetry
  folk poetry (~9,504)
Language

English
Informant
James Mc Hugh
Gender

Male
Address

Cloonaquin, Co. Leitrim

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