School: Corracharra (roll number 16407)
- Location:
- Corracharra, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Brian Mac Aodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0940, Page 023
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- I
Two friends met in a land afar,
Across the ocean spray.
Two miles far from Ballytrain
Their hearts were light, and gay
Says Pat to Mick I dreamt last night
Of the good old days of yore
I dreamt I landed in Dundalk, and I
cried on the shore.Chorus.
Is Ballytrain like what it used to be,
Are the "stars" still there,
Do the boys still stroll around the meads,
In the twi-light, and glare
Are the girls as fair, and beautiful.
Are my friends alright
What would I give to be with them,
In the old town tonight(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Peig Ní Loingsigh
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Peter Greenan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Fairtahy, Co. Monaghan
