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School: Carnadough (C.), Newtowncashel

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Cornadowagh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chathasaigh
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  1. An Unpublished Poem of Leo Casey's - Mary Bawn Machree

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    My Mary bawn 'tis nearly dawn
    Come down my Mary dear
    And let not those our sleeping foes
    Your passing footsteps hear.
    For if they'd wake my life they'd take
    Or take away from me
    More than my life, my plighted wife
    My Mary Bawn Machree
    My love 'tis true I always knew
    Your heart was light and brave
    we'll meet asthore another shore
    That smiles beyond the wave.
    There's naught but care and sorrow here
    In everything we see
    There's nothing bright by day or night
    But Mary Bawn Machree.
    My love my pride the world is wide
    No matter where we roam
    We've love and truth and strength and youth
    To build ourselves a home.
    We'll find a home we'll call our own
    How happy I shall be
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Patrick Casey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardoghil, Co. Longford