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School: Cnoc Sceach, An Léim (roll number 10603)

Location:
Knockskagh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Ss. Mac Carrthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0309, Page 123

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  1. Another Local Song (continued)

    “In Keeling a there are two very old inhabitants Mr and Mrs John O' Leary.”

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    Chorus
    Let me rest where the shamrock grows
    Say I fell fighting the foe.
    Fought like a man and gave blow for blow.
    And died like a true Irish Soldier
    II
    Bravely he fought in the thick of the fight
    He fought neath the flag he loved best
    Until death the victor overtook him at last
    And gallantly fighting he fell
    There with his Comrades young Leary was found
    Around him they stood as he lay
    He hushed as he whispered for one last bright glance
    Of Keeling's green hills far away.
    III
    Over in Bandon young Leary was laid
    And there by his grave slowly crept
    Grey-Haired and feeble his old Mother kneels
    And whispers my Darling Boy rest
    Warm Irish Hearts they are proud of his deeds
    And mourn oer the tomb of his grave
    Fair Shone the sun and bedued with Tears
    We think on the last words he said.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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