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School: Áthán (B.), Lios na Groighe (roll number 14173)

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Ahane, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Seán Ó Héalaithe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0523, Page 389

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  1. The Falls of Doonass

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    I
    In Doonass I was born
    And 'tis there I'd like to die,
    Down by the Shannon waters,
    My bones they should lie,
    and if fortune never favoured me,
    The sea I'd never cross,
    I'd be buried in castle Connell,
    By the falls of Doonass.
    II
    As I rolled out one evening,
    A sol shone it's race,
    Down by the Shannon waters,
    And the light blowing breeze,
    I carelessly strolled out,
    My leisure hours to pass. P.T.O.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Roche
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rivers, Co. Limerick