School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Móin Chuinn (roll number 5437)

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1. The Lourdes of Carrigeen (continued)

   

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   That splendid work of art which came from Sicily,
   Shows Mary Immaculate so heavenly to see;
   The background is a hilltop, all covered o'er with green,
   Now you have a picture of "The Lourdes of Carrigeen"

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   Inside is raised an altar, outside are flowers and trees,
   So like the one original, beside the Pyrenees;
   Young Cypress shoots are waving, they make a rustling sound,
   A tiny palm just raises its read about the hallowed ground
   And standing near the Grotto are monnoments of pride
   That tell a man's past virtures the time and place he died;

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Eibhín Ní Fhóghludha

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Baile an Chorraigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh