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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 135

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  1. Beencuneen

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    Excuse me now Dear brother. For delaying to rest so long.
    Whilst I am at leisure I will compose a song
    Tis here among these strangers Great changes I have seen.
    Since I have left my dear birth place
    Sweet charming Beencuneen.
    II
    It was at the fair of Causeway Many a pleasant day I spent.
    But now I am far away. And I must be
    (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
    Collector
    Hannah Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Michael Dee
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Causeway, Co. Kerry