School: Scoil N. Breandán

Location:
Baile na nGall, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Caomháin
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  1. Maiden Domnaigh Earraig.
    Is deabhadh orm go dtí an t-Aifreann.
    Seadh dhearcas úaim an ainnir
    Bean i ngleanntán Sléibhe.
    Do bhaineas díom mo hata
    Is dúbhras fén an paidir,
    Agus thugasa súas don peaca
    Is do ghnóthaí an t-saoghail
    Do bhí súil agam ar an ainnir
    Bí na glúine aige an t-sagart
    Agus súil í beith na h-aingeal.
    I bhflathas ghil na naomh
    Is ní do chléireach ná do Shagart
    Do bhíos ag tabhairt aon aire.
    Ach súil agam i gcanfhios
    Ar ghrád geal mo chléibh.
    Is a ghabhrín geal na Finne
    Nách dúbhach mar d'fágais mise
    Núair a dúbhrais go bpósta mé
    Gan fiú an feóirlingh sa t-saoghal
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    Irish
    Informant
    Nóra Ní Conchubhair
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile na nGall, Co. Kerry