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School: Clanna Caoilte (B.) (roll number 12286)

Location:
Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Síthe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0311, Page 101

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    (continued from previous page)
    the moonlights mellow fall;
    But the bank of green where Mary knelt was brightest of them all.
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    Slow moving o'er the waters, a gallant barque appeared,
    And her joyous crew looked from her deck as to the land she neared;
    To the calm and sheltered haven she floated like a swan,
    And her wings of snow like the waves below in pride and beauty shone.
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    The master say our Lady as he stood upon the prow,
    He marked the whiteness of her robe - the radiance of her brow;
    Her arms were folded gracefully upon her stainless breast,
    And her eyes looked up among the stars to Him her soul loved best.
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    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Tim Cowhig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballintemple, Co. Cork