School: Caisleán na Leacht, Droichead Banndan (roll number 8972)
- Location:
- Castlenalact, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Cochláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0315, Page 139
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- Where the Brinny gentle flowing meets the Bandon rapid tide,
The waters ere they mingled washed the Castles rugged Side,
Its ivyed walls and ruined towers once beautiful and grand,
Its the emblem of the greatness of our once proud native land,II
Its twice two hundred years ago since Barry Óg did dwell,
In his Castle at Downdaniel amid scenes he loved so well,
His little daughter Eileen his darling and his pride
No fairer maid than she lived there in all that county side III
Many a high born chieftain came with castles and broad land
Would lay with joy at Eileens feet if honoured with her hand
But one there was she better loved than any of the throng
For Harth and hand she long(continues on next page)
