School: Baile Glas (Meastha), An Bhlárna (roll number 10930)

Location:
Ballyglass, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máiréad, Bean Uí Bhuachalla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0388, Page 141

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0388, Page 141

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  1. Oh Donoughmore! oh Donoughmore how oft I dream of you.
    And Just as oft my boyhood haunts are pictured to my view.
    The grandeur of your scenery replenishes my mind.
    With serious thoughts of sorrow, Joy, and lovliness combined.
    How pleasant for to gaze upon your elevated hills
    Majestically towering oer your valleys, groves, and rills.
    Defying time and power alike to rob them of their store
    Of precious peat which lies be-
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    B. O' Shea
    Address
    Pluckanes North, Co. Cork