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School: Corrabha (Curravagh)

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Curraghvah, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0965, Page 280

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    “Seo amhrán a sgríobh Pronnsias Mac Samhráin...”

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    Seo amhrán a sgríobh Pronnsias Mac Samhráin Moneensamhráin GleannGaighleann nuair a fuair a dhearbhráthair - Séamus ás , Chicago.
    I
    It was a cold and dreary day in 1927
    When the stainless soul of James McGovern ascended into Heaven
    In Chicago city fair and grand poor Jimmy's health gave way
    And on December the 23rd his soul it passed away.
    II
    Farewell, Farewell my dearest pal and humble and the brave
    The kindest heart that ever beat now slumbers in the grave
    By young and old he was adored his parents favourite boy
    Famed with the Co. Cavan, Glangevlins pride and joy.
    III
    A dancer known in town and vale the champion of Kilmore
    With carriage rare and graceful form his feet scarce touched the floor
    Before my mind are crowding now fond memories of Glan
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brighid Ní Shiordan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrick West, Co. Cavan