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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 403

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    I
    If I were at home in Lackamore
    I'd take my pen and write
    Strange thoughts run in my bosom
    To Mary take a flight
    It was in her fathers garden
    From boy hoods pride I grew
    When first I came to count a Dame named Mary from Murroe
    II
    Twas the evening of the funeral
    At the cross above the forge
    I met my lovely Mary and she
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mick Cooke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Annagh, Co. Limerick