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School: St Brigid's Convent, Goresbridge (roll number 15695)

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Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. Aibhistín
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  1. A Summer Day in Jerpoint Abbey (continued)

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    III
    On such a day when mountain grey and valley looked their best
    While, Graig, like Sleepy hollow still enjoyed its morning nap.
    By shady Glown na Soggarth road up winding to the West
    We journeyed on to Jerpoint thro' the famous Coppna Gap
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    The cool wind shook the ferns on the breezy mountain top
    As we left the heated valley and ascended to the pass
    Where stands a celebrated inn for all who wish to stop
    And contemplate the country through a very powerful glass
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    Away by old Cluscreg, on its wild and rocky height
    The castle Cantwell Fada built to rule his
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