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School: Ballyroan (Convent) (roll number 1556)

Location:
Ballyroan, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mother Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0831, Page 309

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  1. The Little River Gloreen

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    My home is in the moorlands wild
    Among the furze and heather,
    There are other streams unite with mine
    And flow with me together.
    My way I wend by mossy bawn,
    And by the waving meadow,
    The tall grass bends above my banks,
    I seek the hazel shadow.
    I babble o'er my rocky bed
    Through pasture land and tillage,
    I pass by fir and spreading beech
    And wander towards the village.
    There I stay my onward course,
    And slowly forward stealing
    I love to hear the evening chimes
    From out the high tower pealing
    The children play along my banks
    With many a skip & gamble,
    And wild birds sing above my head
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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