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School: Kilflynn, Lic Snámha (roll number 15033)

Location:
Kilflyn, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Hallmhúráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0412, Page 273

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    The following poem I think is not in print. I found it written in an old copy.
    In Kerry long ago.
    I
    Oh! then God be with you Kerry,
    Where in childhood I played merry.
    Listening to the fiddlers tuning up,
    And resening their bows.
    At the crossroads we were dancing,
    With our colleens shyly glancing,
    Just like their dads and mothers did,
    In Kerry long ago.
    II
    Ah! my heart is sad and weary
    In my dreams I see my Mary,
    With her yellow tresses flowing,
    On her cheeks the roses glow.
    In my dreams I hear her singing,
    With Tim Halpin's fiddle ringing,
    As he played the "Stack O' Barley".
    In Kerry long ago.
    III
    We'll go down to Mary Cleary's
    With our hearts so light and airy,
    At the churn we'll take our turn,
    Till the butter overflows.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Ichéada
    Gender
    Female