School: Oldcastle (C.) (roll number 12489)
- Location:
- Oldcastle, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire D. Ní Nualláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0716, Page 034
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- An Irish maiden sat alone by Susquchana shore,
Reposing from the weary miles she'd lately wander'd o'er,
So sadly, sweetly, low she sung, while falling tears did blind,
And still the burden of her song, was the home I left behind.
II
Now summer smiles in Erin's Isle, on hills and valleys gay,
Where my contented playmates all together sport and play;
The milkmaid's song now floats along the perfume-laden wind,
And woodbines blow and daisies grow round the home I left behind.
III
Next Sunday at the evening dance, will lads and lasses throng,
Then homeward ramble hand in hand, the winding lanes among;(continues on next page)
