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School: Áth Treasna (C.) (roll number 16648)

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Newmarket, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mhurthile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0353, Page 058

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    (continued from previous page)
    in deep Avode.
    Thou many a mile he shouldered it through dark and dreary road.
    Its round his grave the weather blew and earthly dome like wise.
    And underneath that same sancion spot where Peter Crowley lies.
    IV
    Its around his grave and silent tomb the grass is now growing green.
    And under Peter Crowleys side because he loved the green.
    It is stiff and cold he now do lie a cusle stóir mó croidhe.
    Because he was a Fenian bold and fought for liberty.
    V
    So fair you well my darling son I must now go away
    While hear upon the low green sod I can no longer stay.
    It greives my heart to see you there a hereo once in bloom.
    Tis timely death what brought you here to fill a silent tomb.
    VI
    So now to conclude and finish as I have
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáit Ní Mhurchadha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newmarket, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Daniel O' Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Barna, Co. Tipperary