School: Cill Eirc

Location:
Killark, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
S. Mac Druaidhe
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  1. The Lake of Ballyhoe
    The evening sun is sinking
    With a sweet and ruddy smile
    The sky is now without a guile
    The hearts of man ne'r beat
    With such a fervent glow
    As fills my soul when thus I view
    The Lake of Ballyhoe
    II
    Sweet lake when other scenes I view
    My heart returns to thee
    Nor could the thoughts of wealth or fame,
    Prove half so sweet to me.
    On life's uncertain billows
    Where I driven to and fro
    My haven of repose would be
    The Lake of Ballyhoe.
    III
    The rippling glyde that rolls its tide
    Through many a winding glen
    Where as we spent our boyish days
    Mid break in mossy fen
    And when a youthful warrior
    Doth rush to meet the foe
    You would see him leave his parent source
    The Lake of Ballyhoe.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Location
    Ballyhoe, Co. Meath