School: Carniara (roll number 15343)
- Location:
- Carnyara, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Pádhraic Ó Gríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0172, Page 213
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I'm going to leave old Ireland
The land I do adore,
To seek an honest living
Upon Columbus' shore,
The same has been denied us
Held by a tyrant's sway
To leave the spot where I was born
Adjacent to Muckelty Hill in the County of Sligo.
II
Farewell to dear Achonry
That noted spot of fame.
While down in Histories pages
It bears an honoured name.
It was the seat of learning
Where fine churches once did stand
Oh, pure and sanctified it was
And everything so grand.
III
The wicket persicuters
A cruel heartless band.
Some centuries ago
Did ravage our fair land,
Their hearts were so filled with vice(continues on next page)
