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School: Síolach (roll number 12266)

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Sheelagh, Co. Louth
Teacher:
S. Ó Gnímh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0664, Page 056

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    This song was heard by John McDermott, Rassan, Dundalk when he was working beside the town of Rathfriland, Co. Down. It was made by a native of the town but he forgets his name. He heard the song from a young fellow named Robert Copelin, a native of the district.

    1st Verse

    Oh, I have roamed in many lands and many sights I have seen,
    But, ne'er was there a fairer one, in this dear isle of green,
    It's a spot on earth that I love best,
    It's in my memory still
    It's a little town in County Down
    Rathfriland on the Hill
    (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
    Informant
    John Mc Dermott
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rassan, Co. Louth