School: Berrings (Measctha) (roll number 4186)
- Location:
- Berrings, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Drisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0348, Page 101
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- (continued from previous page)unlocked as the old people used to say that some poor traveller would be glad to come in and rest himself. It is also the custom to let a candle lighting christmas night to guide the Blessed Virgin and St Joseph.
Song
“When you come to Inniscarra and through sweet Cloghroe.”
I
The Lake of Killarney are dear to my heart.
The green groves of Blarney where now shall I part.
I'd rather live lonely in the land scape serene. From the lowlands of Dripsey to the lands of Scarteen.
II
Now heres Macroom Castle the pride of the west.
The fair hills of Carrig with her heart woven crest.
I wander in Exile with a heart full of glee.
Going out to the moorlands of sweet Canovee.
III
Now Coachford and Peake are the next I will trace.
Where the lancers are waving the foxes to chase.
If you go there on Sunday its a fine hurling ground.
Its the remnant of ages its the best to be found.
IV
I owe my best wishes to dear Shandy Hall.
My heart is in Fergus, Cronody and all.
I reflect for some moments on sweet Lisladeen.
And the the home of the wanderer is Ballyshoneen.
V
Now travel with me up along the Lee Road.
Till you come to Lower Dripsey so famous of old.
To the home of Dan Connell the patriot bold.
The martyrs of Ireland whose names are enrolled.(continues on next page) - Collector
- K. Kent
