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School: An Clochar, Cara Droma Ruisc

Location:
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim / Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
An tSr. Emerentia
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0209, Page 031

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  1. The Shores of Lough Bran (continued)

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    My father and mother you will now hear their cry,
    While the ears and bewailing shall moisten their brow,
    But i will assist them Please God if I can
    Far, far from lovely Erin and The shores of Lough Bran.
    III
    On the in-coming morning I will bid you adieu
    To Leitrim, Drumshanbo and sweet Carrick too,
    And no matter what fortunes I meet far away
    My thoughts will be with you by night and by day
    My thoughts will be with you while life holds it's span
    Far, far from lovely Erin and
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
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    Mr Hill
    Gender
    Male