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School: Derinturn, Carbury (roll number 2169)

Location:
Derrinturn, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhistéil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0771, Page 087

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  1. The Old Hill of Carbury (continued)

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    III
    The old hill of Carbury is stately bold and strong.
    As down the vale of Newberry the river flows along.
    And strong and stately as can be
    He fears not any man
    And gentle as the purling ring
    Goes Charley Óg McCann
    IV
    The Autumn breeze blew loud and chill
    The leaves began to fall
    I stood alone upon the hill beside the castle wall
    My true love borne away from me
    All in a prison van
    They banished him beyond the sea
    Brave Charley Óg McCann
    V
    The old hill of Carbury in grief I wandered o'er
    My heart is beating wearily I know he'll come no more [?]
    I shall never be his bride his face I ne'er shall see
    T'was for Old Ireland's cause he died
    Brave Charley Óg McCann.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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