School: Monaghan (Christian Bros.) (roll number 16723)
- Location:
- Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: M. Ó Floinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0957, Page 216
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - About a distance of twelve miles from our home there is a beautiful stretch of shimmering water which forms a picturesque lake. This lake which is circular in its appearance covers an area of about one-quarter square mile. The last time I visited this beautiful spot, was about the middle of Summer.
The beautiful archway round to the lake was lines with beautiful tall treess which were clothed with a mantle of green. The sun was shining upon the still, crystal, waters until it shone like gold.
The background of the lake is clothed with evergreens, and these make the scenery more impressive than ever. The waters of the lake are not very deep, but deep enough to carry small boats.
Some-white swans are to be found within its radius and these are to be seen in all kinds of weather.
On the upper side of the lake a small stream wends its way down from the surrounding hills,(continues on next page)
