School: Carrigbyrne (roll number 4479)

Location:
Carrickbyrne, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Máire Cuirtéis
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    where ever they may roam,
    And always by each other stand, to
    shield their native home.
    Now, cruel oppressions iron hand is
    rudely rampart there.
    Through Carrigbyrnes enchanting shades
    the fairest of the fair.
    iv
    I soon must bid a fond adieu, dear
    hill and dale to thee
    And if ever I come back again I hope
    to find you free.
    And when through distant lands I
    stray, be this my constant prayer.
    God bless you brays of Carrigbyrne
    the fairest of the fair.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English