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School: Ballyduff B. N. School

Location:
Ballyduff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Leathlobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0415, Page 109

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  1. Sweet Dromkeen

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    Hail dear old village of my birth,
    The sweetest spot to me on earth,
    Hail grandest place in memory's shrine,
    Which round my heart doth fondly twine.
    May peace and plenty round thee roam,
    I still for ever make you my home
    May fortune frown with dazzling sheen,
    On the bonny boys of Sweet Dromkeen.
    II
    'Twas here my sister played with me
    In all the pride of girlish glee.
    My Eileen dear was wise and fair,
    And lent to me a mother's care.
    Too good to live, she winged her way,
    To Heaven's bliss an endless day.
    My Mary too so fair and wean
    Is far to-day from Sweet Dromkeen.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tadhg Ó Leathlobhair
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher