School: Pres. Convent, Drogheda (roll number 851)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. M. Patrick
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0679, Page 148

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  1. As I rode out one evening on the 20th of July
    To veiw each meadow in full bloom
    With unexpected eye.
    The small birds they did sweetly sing
    And chorus one and all
    The swan did glide along the tide
    Near charming Townely Hall.
    I did advance along the tide
    My heart being light and free
    And I spied a comely maid appearing unto me
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Location
    Townleyhall, Co. Louth
    Collector
    Margaret Brady
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Donore Road, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr J. Brady
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Donore Road, Co. Louth