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School: Wolfhill (roll number 3457)

Location:
Wolfhill, Co. Laois
Teacher:
P. Ó Dubhlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 225

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  1. Local Songs - Wolfhill Church (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    Gazing round me I a building spied.
    A holy temple on Wolfhill erected
    With the image of Mary so meek and mild.
    III
    She seems as praying and always saying
    My dearest children come to me
    I will protect and will respect you
    If you the Rosary will say to me.
    IV
    Our highest pastor and worthy master
    Did his endeavours this church to raise
    He gave with pleasure his gold and treasure
    And made this temple a church of faith.
    (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
    May Leech
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Wolfhill, Co. Laois