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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 404

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  1. Mary from Murroe (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    Coming down the road
    But alas our time it was cut short
    When her mother came in view
    Sure I had to quit down by the
    Smiths with Mary from Murroe
    III
    We then came on together until
    We came to the boiling well
    Twas there we sat together
    Until the dark night fell
    And darksome was the vision
    That lay around us two
    And may freedom's light for ever
    Shine on you Mary from Murroe
    IV
    We next came on together
    Till we came to the sally grove
    The wood Cock and the pheasant
    Came noting from above
    Our enemies stood on the road
    But us they could not view
    And twas then I kissed
    (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