School: Siolbhrain (Shelbourne) (roll number 5235 or 5484)

Location:
Gortrooskagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Síghle, Bean Uí Thuama
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  1. I
    Farewell to my acquaintances, and to my native land!
    Farewell to all my comrade dear, with all my heart and hand.
    My mind is like a wand'ring wave,
    That shuffles to and fro.
    To leave my parents fond behind,
    In sorrow, grief and woe.
    II
    O! Erin, dear, my native soil,
    Where is the land so brave,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máighréid Ní Shúilleabháin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Coolnagoppoge, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Séamus Ó Súilleabháin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    68
    Address
    Coolnagoppoge, Co. Kerry