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School: Sráid na Cille, Cathair Dhún Iascaigh (roll number 15184)

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An Chathair, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Déoirín Ní Ragháil
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  1. A Local Song

    “As an Irish boy was leaving, Leaving his native home...”

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    As an Irish boy was leaving,
    Leaving his native home,
    Crossing the broad Atlantic wave,
    Once more he wishes to roam.
    As - as he was leaving his mother
    While walking down the quay,
    He threw his arms around her neck,
    And these are the words he said
    "A mothers love is a blessing no matter where you roam,
    Help her while she living,
    You'll miss her when she's gone.
    Love for as in childhood,
    no matter how old and grey,
    For you'll never miss your mother,
    till she's buried beneath the clay.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Fox
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Loch Luachra, Co. Thiobraid Árann