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School: An Corr Dubh (roll number 14339)

Location:
An Chorr Dhubh, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Pádraig Mac Giolla'n Átha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0227, Page 003

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  1. Old Aughavas

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    Dear Aughavas, Celestial vale,
    True sanctum of the gallant Gael,
    Reposing there neath silvery skies.
    To thee my spirit fondly flys.
    Dear cradle of a virile race,
    Whom no tyrant foe could e'er efface,
    I flash to thee across the ocean,
    The memorial ties of true devotion.
    II
    Great sylvan garlands shelter thee,
    Dear ancient bower of sanctity;
    Around your rocks the warblers sing
    Their anthems to our heavenly King.
    Oh! Blessed be the dew, that falls
    Around your consecrated walls.
    For memory fondly here entwine.
    The glorious treasures that are thine.
    III
    The moon may shed her silvery spells
    Around your rocks and floral Dells;
    Where sleep our Saints and gallant Sires
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Address
    Achadh Reanna, Co. Liatroma