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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0291, Page 311

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  1. Brian O'Gallagher

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    O' handsome Brian O' Gallagher you took my heart away;
    When you set your foot upon the ship, and sailed that bitter day;
    And in my dreams both noon and night;
    I'm sighing o'er and o'er
    O' handsome Brian O' Gallagher shall I ever see you more?
    2
    'Tis far and very far your feet
    Have led you all alone;
    No friendly faces near you,
    Nor speech that is your own;
    But withered verdure under.
    And a cruel sun before
    O' handsome Brian O'
    Gallagher shall I ever see you more.
    3
    Sure travel brings no ease, agrah,
    But wakens memories sweet;
    And a keen regret within you for a white-hill climbing street.
    For the turf-fire's ruddy flicker;
    And the kindly open door;
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Cronin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolagh More, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr F. O' Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolagh More, Co. Cork