School: Sheanmore (roll number 16197)

Location:
Sheeanmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Síghle Ní Dhonnchadha
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  1. No one saw this strange being save Connla alone, though all heard the conversation; and the king and the nobles marvelled and were greatly troubled. At last the fairy began to chant in a very sweet voice:
    A land from sorrow free,
    It lies far off in the golden west,
    On the verge of the azure sea.
    A swift canoe of crystal bright. That never met mortal view.
    We shall reach the strand where fall of might, in my
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Ódhra
    Gender
    Female