School: Láithreach
- Location:
- Laragh, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Mrs Duffy
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A Song
“Two friends met in a land afar, across the ocean spray”
A Song
Two friends met in a land afar,
Across the ocean spray,
They were exiles far from Ballytrain
Their hearts were light and gay.
Says Pat to Mick, "I dreamt last night
Of the good old days of yore
I thought I landed in Dundalk
And walked around the shore."Chorus
Is Ballytrain like as it used to be?
Are the stars still there?
Are the boys still strolling the road?
In the pale moon glare.
Are the girls so fair and beautiful?
Are my friends all right?
What would I give to be with them?
In the old village to-night.II
I dreamt old Ireland had Home Rule
and peace and plenty too,
The evicted tenants all restored
And the grabbers cleared away,
And Ireland's children coming home,
And singing on the sea.