School: Kildalkey (C.) (roll number 868)

Location:
Kildalkey, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire Nic Dhiarmada
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  1. A Legend of Frayne
    Prelude
    Song - Air "The Irishman"
    Fresh emerald rolled Sweet Mitchelstown
    And there the golden day-god Spread
    His glowing beams are sinking down
    In glory on his ocean bed.
    The milk-white lambkins frisked and played,
    The ring-dove cooed and cooed again,
    And Zephyrs Sighing Softly Strayed,
    Along the daisy mantled plain.
    Where rippling winds the green-fringed brook,
    And water flags grow tall and Strong.
    Some wayward fate that evening took
    A Gaelic maid to muse along
    But angel wildering beauties mild
    A rustic muse may not explain;
    That eve ambrosial well beguiled
    Was raptured I by Mary Jane.
    Her wavy hair like midnight fell
    Adown her nect of ivory
    And on chaste coral lips did dwell
    Smiles, tokens of felicity.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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