School: Scoil Naomh Colmcille, Kilmacrennan (roll number 17036)
- Location:
- Kilmacrenan, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Gallchobhair
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- Adieu! Lovely Erin I am nowGoing to leave youMay peace ever dwell in yourValleys so greenWhere oft-times I roved by theShades of the eveningWith charms of love therePlain to be seen.Your lovely green hills and Your sweet scented valleysWhere the black-bird and Thrush there together you’llSeeBut I as an exile I am doomedFor to wanderFar over the Atlantic dearErin from theeThere is one crystal fountain Where oft-times I wanderIts charms of beauty still runThrough my mindIt is elevated as queen of all OthersAdieu! Lough a Salt must I(continues on next page)
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- Eibhlín Ní Dhubhthaigh
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kilmacrenan, Co. Donegal