School: Ladhar an Chrompáin (roll number 14998)

Location:
Lyracrumpane, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin
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    Though my eyes may behold them with pleasure
    My heart is still longing for thee.
    Chorus:
    III
    Let stormy clouds gather above me,
    And friendship prove steady and kind,
    I well know there is one heart to love me
    In the country I am leaving behind.
    Chorus:
    IV
    Now Kitty give over your crying,
    And don't be uneasy for me.
    It's my fortune I'll be after trying
    In that bright emerald isle o'er the sea.
    Each moment that passes shall find thee,
    Still reigning supreme in my mind
    And the image of Kitty shall bind me
    To the country I am leaving behind.
    Chorus:
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eilís Ní Churáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lyracrumpane, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Tadhg O Curáin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 50
    Address
    Lyracrumpane, Co. Kerry