School: St John's, Lecarrow (roll number 3911)
- Location:
- Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Uí Thighearnaigh
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A Local Song
“Its a retreat where lovers meet”
A Local Song.
There is a song composed about a place in this district called Johnsport Hill. It was composed by Patrick Feeney who lived in Carnamadda thirty years ago. It was composed by him in America.
'Tis sweet to rove by Johnsport grove
When the sun is going down,
In its golden crest far in the west
And mountains blue and brown.
As it fades away one last faint ray
Seems fondly lingering still
Ere nature's hand has raised so grand
On lovely Johnsport hill.
II
Is a retreat where lovers meet
To have a pleasant talk
In the cool and breeze
Among the trees
In this cool refreshing walk
It is sublime in Summer time
To hear the humming bees
And small birds tune at morn or noon
Among the verdant trees.
The hill of Lloyd(continues on next page)