School: An Druipseach
- Location:
- Dripsey, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Tuathaigh
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- The lakes of Killarney so dear to my heart.
The green groves of Blarney, oh, why would I part.
I'd rather live lonely in the landscape serene.
From the low-lands of Dripsey to the lands of Scarteen.
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There is Macroom Castle, the pride of the west.
The fair hills of Carrig with the heath on their crest.
Where I wandered in childhood with my heart full of glee.
Going over the moorlands to sweet Canovee.
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Peake and Coachford are the next I will trace.
Our banners are waving the fox in full chase.
When I go there on Sunday 'tis a fine hunting ground.
It's the emblem of ages, the best can be found.
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You then go to Berrings, your attention is drawn.
To the beautiful surroundings, I'm now going to call.
There's a picturesque chapel, both stately and tall.
There's a pub and a school and a gorgeous town hall.
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You then go to Inniscarra and sweet Cloghroe.
Down to Magoola where the sweet roses grow.
You come to the hamlets so plain to be seen.
You could hear the train whistling going down to Gurteen.(continues on next page)
