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School: Ballyharry (roll number 11235)

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Ballycharry, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Giolla Bríde
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    (continued from previous page)
    And Malin Bridge with it's arches nine
    Rasheeney, Leenan and lovely Pollan
    And Malin banks when the sun doth shine.
    XIV
    Look northwards! Now see the Coastguard's station,
    Glengad's tall cruagh and Bunagee,
    See Young's demesne with its vast plantations
    A prettier picture you cannot see
    XV
    Turn to the East, see McGlinchey's cottage
    You must here ponder 'tis holy ground
    You almost seem in a state of dotage
    Each lovely scene doth your thoughts confound,
    XVI
    Your thought must linger 'round Redford dwelling
    If e'er you visit its lovely grove
    Once there I'm sure you must keep
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Green
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Patrick Bonner
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 66
    Address
    Redford Glebe, Co. Donegal