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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

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Cill Dalua, Co. an Chláir
Teacher:
An tSr. Aileabhaird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0586, Page 312

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    “As I stood on the bridge on a cold frosty morning, my mind was at ease and my thoughts far away”

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    She'd be sent to make calf-meal above in Roscrea.
    III
    As they walked to the station they were sad and dejected
    They were told to move on, and make no delay
    When up shouts the old Kerry are we downhearted
    And they all rose their heads and gave three cheers for Roscrea/
    IV
    When I was a calf on Flagmount Green Mountains
    Where'ever I roamed sure twas I took the sway
    But now in my old age I am looked on with scorn
    For I'm going to make calf-meal above in Roscrea.
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Hannah D' Arcy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Béal an Átha, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Connie Collins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Béal an Átha, Co. Thiobraid Árann