School: Killury (C.) (roll number 543)
- Location:
- Dromkeen West, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Máire Allman
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417, Page 251
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- (continued from previous page)Oh Brother dear excuse me for delaying to write
so long.
But now Im at my leisure I will compose a song
Whilst here amongst this class & race great changes
I have seen.
Since I left my dear old birthplace called
charming Beencuneen.
II
Twas at the fair of Causeway many a pleasant
day I spent.
But now that Im far far away I must be quite
content
If being in April '68 on board the European
That I bade farewell to Causeway and likewise
to Beencuneen.
III
I've roamed along by that spring well
That has
Like wise round Poll a tarbh where the tide rolls in
and out
I've often gazed with pleasure on the strand at fair Cuaisín(continues on next page)
