School: Coill-Chéim (roll number 9044)
- Location:
- Calhame, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seán Mac Cuinneagáin
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- (continued from previous page)No voice nor tongue can tell.
And whilst I am surveying it,
My heart with grief doth swell.5 Along this beautiful hamlet,
Upon a summers day.
You would be filled with wonder,
If you happened for to stray.6 On every side of the public road,
As you are passing by.
Bold and attractive objects,
Your vision would descry.7 Neat and humble cottages,
Are scattered here and there.
The homes of valiant young men,
And charming girls so fair.9 And yonder at a distance,
You plainly might discern.
The towering hill Drumbardagh,
So lofty and so stern.10 Adieu to thee sweet Castletown,
Since I must from thee roam.
Unto the Land of Liberty,(continues on next page)