School: Moynalty (B.)

Location:
Moynalty, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Uillford Ó Maoilmhichil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0705, Page 343

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    Tormenting care with galling spleen
    My mental place invaded.
    The sun for me now shines in vain,
    Dejection is prevailing.
    Yet 'tis unmanly to complain
    When plans are inavailing.
    'Tis true I loved my country dear,
    Oppression base I hated,
    The voice of freedom still I hear
    Although I'm isolated.
    Oh, Erin, may your sons be free
    And tyranny suspended,
    High and exalted may you be
    When my career is ended.
    And now I'll bid a long farewell
    To every glade and fountain,
    To every lonely silent dell,
    To every vale and mountain.
    To those green paths and purling streams,
    Bright scenes of my first rambles,
    Where warbling birds their joy proclaims
    Amid green leaves and brambles."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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