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School: Cill Mhíde (C.), Caisleán Nua (roll number 7959)

Location:
Cill Míde, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Bhraonáin
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  1. The River Deel

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    From a spot near a river, far over the sea,
    Come greetings from home, fond greetings to me,
    They come from dear friends wishing friendship and weal,
    That I prized long ago by the sweet river Deel.
    II
    Oh the years have gone by, since I had to depart,
    From those whom I loved from the depths of my heart,
    But unbridled, unfettered, my thoughts often steal
    Away, far away, to the sweet River Deel.
    III
    Oh oft did I wander by that river's broad side,
    When life was my own and enjoyment my pride,
    Or played with my playmates till my head seemed to reel
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kelleher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Phailís, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    Mrs Kelleher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Phailís, Co. Luimnigh