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School: Cill Thiomáin, Durrus, Bantry (roll number 15989)

Location:
Cill Chomáin, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0288, Page 036

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  1. Local Songs - The Bold Three Castle Head

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    The three castle head is on your right as you enter Dunmanus Bay from the Atlantic ocean and the Sheep's Head is on the left. This song is sung locally by the people around the headland.
    Come all you lads of liberty and listen to my song
    I'll sing you a few verses to pass the time along
    Concerning that historic spot which you have seen or nead
    Of lofty peaks and the craggy creeks of the
    Bold Three Castle Head
    Now to sing in truth its praises I'm really at a loss
    And to paint its beauteous pictures my pen it will surpass
    Where natures beaties charms, they are all gone or dead
    And where beauty will fade when there compared with
    The Bold Three Castle Head.
    And crowning all its beauty there on that ground-stone
    The relics of old ancient times the home of armed band
    Hemmed in between those mountains like lovers shady bowers
    Stands the relics of old ancient times three strong and lofty towers
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Degarty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dún Mánais, Co. Chorcaí