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School: Gleann Fleisge

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Glenflesk, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Donnchadh Ó Spiolláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0457, Page 777

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  1. The Banks of the Suir (continued)

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    darling.
    I wish from her I never did part
    To me it was a most fatal morning
    Her glances shone through my poor heart
    IV
    Prince William that noble fine monarch
    From Carrig he first took the swag
    He thought of the greatest of honour
    From England to do the same
    Where he gained a great store of riches
    And the same for to make it secure
    His intention was to build a fine castle
    On the lovely sweet banks of he Súir
    V
    The Súir is a nice place for sporting
    No man can destain it I am sure
    For to see the sun rise every morning
    Curiosity heart it would cure
    This there my love and I parted
    With kisses embraces impure
    It would dazzle the eyes it would gaze on
    The lovely sweet banks of the Súir
    Name: Dan Kelly Carrigavanna aged 16 1/2 yrs
    Name: Mrs D. Kelly Carrigavanna aged 59 yrs
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dan Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    16
    Address
    Carrigawannia, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs D. Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    59
    Address
    Carrigawannia, Co. Kerry