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School: Cluain Mhurchais (Hollyford) (roll number 13847)

Location:
Hollyford, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Liam Ó Donnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0542, Page 239

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    I love my land, my native land, it’s true I love it well,
    I love its bright and sparkling brooks both mountain vale and dell
    But most of all I love the place where I first saw the light
    That lovely village of Hollyford, my home my hearts delight.
    Let others say whatever they may, its praises I will sound
    Our men they are industrious, as any can be found
    Our women they are virtuous, respectable and right
    The women of old Hollyford, my home my hearts delight.
    The hills they are majestic, towering, towering towards the sky
    Gazing on the village ‘neath that at their feet does lie
    Wherever I roam when I think of home those hills seems high and bright
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy O' Dwyer
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Hollyford, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Martin Lysaght
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Hollyford, Co. Tipperary