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School: Móin na nGé (C.), An Caisleán Nua (roll number 9402)

Location:
Raithneach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Eachtigheirn
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  1. An Old Ballad

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    One day for recreation, quiet easy in my mind,
    The fields around were gaily decked with flowers of every kind.
    About midday I chanced to stray down by a rippling rill
    And as I passed I met a lass at the foot of Rooska Hill.
    II
    She was not fair but straight and plain
    and she was not too tall
    I own she wore a purple robe
    Likewise a knitted shawl
    Her golden hair was flowing fair
    In her voice there was a thrill
    I really thought she was a queen that strayed from Rooska Hill
    III
    Struck with amaze as I did gaze
    While she stood in my view
    My heart did beat with so much speed
    I thought twould break in two
    I then arose and did propose and that with right good will
    Saying 'Come with me my dearest dear from the foot of Rooska Hill.'
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Willie Moloney
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rúscach Thoir, Co. Luimnigh