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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 An Unpublished Poem of Leo Casey's - A-Boating on Lough Ree

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    I am sad and lonely
    In this far off west
    The pleasing scenes of by gone days
    At night disturbs my rest.
    For in this faithful heart of mine
    Forgotten ne'er shall be
    The days I spent with Mary bawn
    Aboating on Lough Ree.
    II
    She was fair and handsome
    And gentle was the fawn,
    Her eyes they shone like diamonds bright
    Or stars at early dawn.
    A smile she had for everyone
    Her kisses all for me.
    In my dreams I gaze on Mary's face
    A boating on Lough Ree.
    III
    When she pledged herself to be my bride
    How happy then was I
    How pleasing were the joys of life
    How swiftly they go by.
    But heavens light shone in her eyes
    She was too good for me
    (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