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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

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Cill Dalua, Co. an Chláir
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  1. A Local Song

    “A May evening at Killaloe”

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    The following song was composed by the late Rev. Father John O'Dea.
    A May evening at Killaloe
    I
    "Amid the looming mountains, broods ancient Killaloe,
    When the May time mantles Thomond
    In green of softest hue.
    II
    The river Shannon murmers
    A dulcet cadence low,
    Beside the gorse land gleaming
    In rosy sunset glow.
    III
    Resound the budding woodlands,
    With myriad song birds notes,
    (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