School: Machaire Áirne
- Location:
- Magherarny, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: P. Mac Aodhgáin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0945, Page 232
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- Ye bards of the nation
And sons of old Erin
Come join me in deep consternation
for a hero of fame
Noble Murray his name
A friend of this dear Irish nation
By the gods was envied
The sweet seas he enjoyed
And he said they were fairer than Juno,
But the shades of Columbus
Could never compare
With the beautiful shores of LoughooneyOn last Sunday morning
Bright Phoebus adorning
The little birds sang so melodious,
Say Murray to Mc Adam
"We'll both have a sail
In my pleasure boat rigged out commodious
His consort had sought him
To tarry that day
For the morning appeared wild(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Thomas Leonard
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Magherarny, Co. Monaghan
