School: Achadh Caisle, Caisleán Ghriaire (roll number 14767)

Location:
Aughacasla North, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
S. Ó Téacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0430, Page 047

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    so far, far away.
    4
    One sound the loud horn, in laughing as I go,
    and chase round the clear lake,
    like a wild stag or doe.
    Or glide 'oer the waters of Tralee's
    lonely bay.
    Near the home of my father,
    so far, far away.
    5
    Kilshannig's wild strand, to my visions take flight.
    For I view at a distance St Brendens
    steep hight.
    Behold the Cathedral, where I knelt down to pray
    Near that honoured old ruin,
    so far, far away.
    6
    Cloghane's sacred Churchyard, to my fond heart, so dear
    Where often in youth I had shed
    a sad tear.
    Oe'r the grave of my father, in that honoured old ruin,
    So far, far away
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Bridget Deen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castlegregory, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Thomas O Néill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aughacasla North, Co. Kerry