School: Camross, Mountrath

Location:
Camross, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Heifernáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0826, Page 306

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  1. The Fame Delour
    1st
    My inclination for mediation requires
    the aid of the muses nine
    For in my travels to mount Pernasses
    I became acquainted with a prince sublime
    His kind assistance without resistance
    He freely preffered at any hour
    If id entreat him he’d elevate me
    go sing the praises of the fame Delour.
    2nd
    From a lofty mountain a purling fountain
    Extends its course through a winding vale
    Through Lacca’s arbour where nature formed
    Commodious woods and aspiring dales
    Cold winters breeze ne’re disrobes the trees
    That does embellish this lovely bower
    But give contentment to the resedentur
    That lives adjacent to the fame Delour.
    3rd
    Through those sweet vales it does gently glide
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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