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School: Ballyvongane (Measctha)

Location:
Baile Uí Mhongáin, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
D. Ó Céilleachair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0343, Page 012

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  2. Sweet Ballyvongane

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    One fine summer morning in the sweet summer season.
    I walked out of home to take in the fresh air.
    The valley around me was lovely and charming.
    And the weather was also remarkably fair.
    As I walked on in sweet contemplation.
    I recklessly strayed by woodland and lawn[?]
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie O' Callaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Inse Liath, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Johanna O' Callaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    88
    Address
    An Inse Liath, Co. Chorcaí