School: Cnoc an Choillín, Cootehall
- Location:
- Knockaculleen or Hollymount, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Máire Ní Mhártain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 121
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- Not far away from this dear old land,
An exile here I roam.
Across the waters wide and wild, far from my native home.
The dear old scenes of long ago,
I do remember well.
My Youthful plays and schoolboy days
Around St. James' Well.
II
To that dear old well in former days
I have heard the old folks say
Good people came from far and near upon St. James' Day
From England, Scotland and from Wales
And far-off lands as well
In thousands there they daily prayed
Around St James' Well.
III
And yon good Master, kind and true
I hope you're teaching still(continues on next page)
