School: Carrigbyrne (roll number 4479)
- Location:
- Carrickbyrne, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Máire Cuirtéis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0882, Page 412
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“Farewell, old Raheen I'm going to leave you, Where I spent many a pleasant day”
(continued from previous page)At even-tide when my work is done
May the Lord have mercy on the dear parents
And guide and prosper their darling sonIII
Farewell, sisters, whom I leave behind me
May no misfortune your path pusrue
And when I’m crossing the briny ocean
It’s often times I’ll ꓥ of you
For I always knew that you love me dear
Ah, ten times better than my tongue could tell
And for your favour, ill yet repay thee
The time is coming I must say farewellIV
There is one that I still remember
Was my bedfellow for many a year
And when I think on our lone passing
It causes me to shed many a(continues on next page)