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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 184

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0744, Page 184

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  1. The Woods of Doon (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    and nestled neat at Bracka's feet
    As the groves round Ballinahown
    And crested on its stately mound
    The castle's fallen ruin.
    A castle bold till Cromwell's stroll Down round the Woods of Doon.
    IV
    And where are all those old friends gone
    Who used to sup with me
    Some are dead and some have fled
    Far far beyond the sea.
    Some there are I'll meet again
    I'll hold a glass there soon
    And we'll toast go leor
    The day s of yore,
    Down round the woods of Doon.
    V
    In this green spot in this kind place.
    There is a pleasant glebe.
    And standing there's a tavern rare.
    Were many a day I stayed.
    (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