School: Carnalassan (roll number 6106)
- Location:
- Carrownalassan, Co. Ros Comáin
- Teacher: Ss. Mac Eoghain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0257, Page 241
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A Song
“Tis many years sweet Eileen Ban,”
I
Tis many years sweet Eileen Ban,
Since first at school we met.
Those happy hours, those dearest hours,
I never will forget.
I helped you at your little tasks,
Our minds together drawn.
And Oh! the pleasure of that time,
My gentle Eileen Bán.
II
How often at the entrance gate,
In expectation fond.
I'd wait and watch with longing eyes,
And scan the grove beyond,
To wait your lightsome form,
Come tapering like the fawn.
And Oh! the pleasure of that time,
My gentle Eileen Bán.
III
And if perchance you did not come,
That day would seem an age.
Neglected were my studies all,(continues on next page)