School: Drom Dhá Liag (C.) (roll number 12230)
- Location:
- Drimoleague, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhrisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0302, Page 039
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An Old Song (continued)
“Oh God be with you Dimoleague and High St there my home And parents kind and brothers fond”
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And God be with you neenies groves
Where oftentimes I've been
When I wandered through your wild woods
For to pluck the holly green
Likewise to Castledonovan
Where my thoughts do fondly stray
Where oft I roamed with my true love
On many a Christmas day
5.
Jim Coakley is my father's name
I'm proud to own and tell
Because he raised me tenderly
As neighbours all know well
Tis many a time he laboured
From the village to Dreenaspigue
When I was young and foolish
And at home in DrimoleagueThis song is known by all the older people