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School: Machaire

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Magherintemple, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Ó Reilly
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  1. Local Songs - The Annalee

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    I
    Moore sings of the valley where bright waters meet
    And says in this world there's nothing so sweet;
    But he had never seen or he never did know
    The Analee waters that roll round Bunnoe.
    II
    In childhood and boyhood and manhood as well,
    How oft on that river I'd linger to dwell
    And watch her expand from fount rivulet and stream
    To strength grace and beauty like a maid from her teens.
    III
    Her charms unrivalled continue to grow.
    Through Cootehill, Tullyvin, Rathkenny Bunnoe
    Perfected in all as she hastens her run
    Through Ashgrove, Belturbet, to Erne at Crum.
    (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
    Informant
    Michael Kellett
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 68
    Address
    Bunnoe, Co. Cavan