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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile Mathúna (roll number 3865)

Location:
Ballymahon, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr. M. Clement
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0751, Page 403

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    I an sad and lonely
    In this far-out west
    The happy scenes of bygone days
    Each night disturbs my rest
    For in thus faithful heart of mine
    Forgotten ne'er shall be
    The days I spent with Mary Bawn
    A boating on Lough Ree.
    She was young and handsome
    And gentle as the fawn
    Her eyes they shone like diamonds bright
    Or stars at early dawn.
    Her smiles she had for everyone
    Her kisses all for me.
    In my dreams I gaze on Mary's face
    A boating on Lough Ree.
    When she pledged herself to be my bride,
    How happy then was I!
    How fleeting then the joys of life!
    How swiftly they go by!
    But the Heaven's light shone in her eyes
    She was too good for me.
    An angel marked her for his bride
    And took her from Lough Ree.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Pádraig Ó Cathasaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardoghil, Co. Longford