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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Carn Domhnaigh (roll number 16821)

Location:
Ballylosky, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Beirín Ní Bhaoighill
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    A New Year's Song which was composed about a dream which one Irish Exile had during a period of ten years in a foreign country.
    I
    It is ten weary years since I left Ireland's shore.
    In a far distant country to roam.
    How I long to return to my own native land,
    To my friends and the old folks at home
    Last night as I slumbered I had a strange dream,
    One that seemed to bring distant friends near.
    I dreamt of old Ireland, the land of my birth.
    To the heart of her sons ever dear.
    II
    I saw the old homestead and faces I love,
    I saw Ireland's fair valleys and dells,
    I listened with joy as I did when a boy
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. New Year (~74)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sadie Maria Long
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Straruddan, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Patrick Long
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Straruddan, Co. Donegal