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School: Ballyduff B. N. School

Location:
Ballyduff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Leathlobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0415, Page 115

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  1. A Bunch of Shamrocks

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    I
    Tis a bunch of bright green shamrocks
    From that far off land of mine
    They grew on Kerry's emerald hills
    With a beauty all Divine
    They come laden with
    From my own bright sunny south
    And I've greeted them with raptures
    With love kisses from my mouth
    II
    I've pressed them and caressed them
    All the while the glittering tears
    Start unbidden from their fountains
    While I think of bygone years
    They bring me thoughts of happy days
    While my youth was in its prime
    While lifes skies were ever golden
    With a glowing summer time
    III
    When I gathered all the Shamrocks
    With my young friends bright and gay
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