School: Camross, Mountrath (roll number 15933)

Location:
Camross, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Heifearnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0827, Page 226

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  1. The Slieve na mban mountains.
    The Slieve na mban mountains are plain to be seen. Above all other mountains they have a great name for fishing and fouling and for hunting also. The finest of fruit on these mountains do grow.
    II
    At the top of these mountains a large castle stands. It is covered with ivy all down to the ground. With its porches and torches and lights burning bright. Oh its a * for sailors on a dark stormy night.
    III
    One Monday we got the soul my boys
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mary Bergin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenconra, Co. Laois