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School: Clonoose

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Clonoose Big, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
T. Ó Gráinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0986, Page 212

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  1. Lake Sheelin's Side

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    Farewell my country, farewell a while.
    My bitter anguish no tongue can tell.
    For I must fly o'er the ocean wide.
    From the home I loved by Lake Sheelins Side.
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    With her guileless air and her artless tongue.
    All other maidens she far outvied
    On the lovely banks by Lake Sheelins Side
    III
    At the country dance o'er the Shamrock Plains
    To blind old Erins enchanting strain
    No foot like hers could no numbly play,
    None smile so switly, or laugh so gay
    (continues on next page)
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