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School: Drom Dhá Liag (C.) (roll number 12230)

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Drimoleague, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhrisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0302, Page 072

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  1. Mo Bhuachaillín Donn (continued)

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    And what can I do but believe him.
    When he whispers a "cuislinn mo croidhe".
    For the love is so truthful and tender.
    Of his bright roving eyes of dark brown.
    And I'm sure even a lady of splendour.
    Could be coaxed by my "Buachaillín Donn".
    My father has riches in plenty
    and suiter's for me in his eye,
    But, Oh let my age come to twenty.
    If I don't give them all a Goodbye.
    For I sigh for a home in the mountain
    Far away from the dust of
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Bhriain
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromdaleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Caheragh, Co. Cork