School: Corracharra (roll number 16407)
- Location:
- Corracharra, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Brian Mac Aodha
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- Two friends met in a land afar
Across the ocean spray
Two exciles far from Ballytrain
Their hearts were light and gay
Says Pat to Mick I dreamt last night of the good old days of yore
I dreamt I landed in Dundalk and I cried on the shore
ChorusIs Ballytrain like what it used to be
Are the "Stars" still there
Do the boys still stroll around the road in the light and glare
Are the girls so fair and beautiful
Are my friends all right
Oh, what would I give to be with them in the(continues on next page)