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1. By the Banks of the Araglin Stream

   

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   I
   I have wandered by far famed Killarney.
   With its sceneries splendid and fine.
   But its lakes and its mountains can never.
   Be compared to that dear home of mine.

   II
   That home I am leaving in sorrow.
   For never a country will seem.
   So fair as those haunts of my childhood.
   By the "Banks of the Araglen Stream".

   III
   Oh! oft have I roamed in my childhood.
   Through the streets of old storied Kiskeam.
   And twenty short years have lived happy.
   On the "Banks of the Araglen Stream".

   IV
   And now farewell dear friend and companions.
   For both I'm to leave thee behind.
   But no matter where ever I wander.
   Old memories are dear to my mind.
   Yes thoughts of thee ever shall haunt me.
   And the scenes around dear old Kiskeam.
   Where Desmond's green banners are waving.
   Oer the "Banks of the Araglen Stream".

   

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. filíocht
         1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   John Daly

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Coiscéim na Caillí Íochtarach, Co. Chorcaí

   Informant

   Michael Daly

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Coiscéim na Caillí Íochtarach, Co. Chorcaí