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School: Ballinahowen (roll number 8646)

Location:
Ballynahown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Hanley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0744, Page 183

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  1. The Woods of Doon

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    The Woods of Doon
    I
    Much have I roamed this land of mine
    and many a joy I have met
    But in memorie's ken or of places seen
    My heart will never forget
    But there is one apart from all
    That shines like a day in June
    Tis when a boy I roamed with joy
    Down round the woods of Doon.
    II
    Tis when can I roam & see again
    Fair Esker's wooded side
    And Corrigan a lofty main
    smiles downwards in its pride.
    I see Booldonought's glistening stream
    I hear her joyful tune
    And with a rippling song it winds along
    Down round the Woods of Doon.
    III
    And Loughill's hills are fair to see and Bracka's hills are brown
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Dhálaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynahown, Co. Westmeath