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School: Ceathrú na gCloch, Gleann Fraoigh (roll number 12806)

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Ceathrú na gCloch, Co. Mhaigh Eo
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Bríd Bhreathnach
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  1. A Poem in Praise of Glenree River by John Moran, Glenree - An Abha Mhór

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    On a lovely summer's evening
    When the sun is sinking low
    I oftentimes do ponder
    On the days of long ago
    When I'd ramble through sweet Glenree
    With joy my heart would glow
    When I'd meet the boys and girls
    On the banks of the Abha mhór
    Hand in hand we walked together
    up and down this lovely vale
    Listening to the blackbird's song,
    the thrush and nightingale
    When the shades of eve were falling
    Homeward we would go
    And watch the rippling waters
    of the lovely Abha mhór.
    I'm growing old and feeble now
    My hair is turning grey
    But memory brings me back again
    Where I was wont to stray. [over]
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Gleann Riabh, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Collector
    Bríd Bhreathnach
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Muine Chonalláin, Co. Mhaigh Eo