School: Cnoc na gCóirne
- Location:
- Knocknagornagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Seán Ó Coinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0484, Page 216
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“As I stood in Queenstown Harbour on a cool September's one,”
1
As I stood in Queenstown Harbour on a cool September eve,
And there I did see sights to see as a ship prepared to leave
O'h there were boys and girls who might return no more
To their dear old homes again by the dear old Shannon shore
2
I saw a pair of lovers as they stood there hand in hand
They made their vows together in their own dear native land
But he said now I must leave you and cross the ocean wide
But if ever I return again I will make you my bride
It may be years, it may be months, but I'll return asthore
And we'll live in peace and happiness by the dear old Shannon shore
Where the foaming tide does roar and the shamrock clings to every rock
by the dear old Shannon shore(continues on next page)
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