School: Drom Bhaoghalláin (roll number 7981)
- Location:
- Ardcarn, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: M. Pagnam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0231, Page 272
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An Old Song
“It's of a damsel both fair and handsome”
It's of a damsel both fair and handsome,
These lines are true as I have been told,
On the banks of the Shannon in a lovely mansion,
Her parents laid up stores of gold.
II
Her hair was as black as the ravens feather,
Her form and features describe who can,
But t'is a folly belongs to nature,
She fell in love with her servant man.
III
Sweet Mary Anne with her love was talking,
Her father to them nearer drew.
And as those true lovers were fondly talking
Home in anger her father flew.
IV
To build a dungeon was his intention.
To part these true lovers he contrived a plan.
He swore an oath that is vile to mention.
To part this fair one from her servant man.
IV
He built a dungeon of bricks and mortar,
With a flight of steps it was under ground
The food he gave her was bread and water,
The only cheer that for her was found.
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- Collector
- Mollie Brennan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Drumlahard, Co. Roscommon