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School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Géibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 098

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  2. The Cuckoo's Farewell to Spandaw

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    Farewell to the ranches, farewell to the grove,
    And the cool shady valley where oft I did rove
    And reigned as a monarch, the long summer through.
    Whilst the wild woods re-echoed my cuckoo, cuckoo.

    But the spot I loved best was the old orchard tree,
    Till cruel marauders took this refuge from me,
    They felled down my hazel
    (continues on next page)
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