School: Naomh Éamoinn, Dúnmaonmhuighe (roll number 10703)

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1. St Edmund's (continued)

   

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   Such joys as man can ne'er repeat
   His play days o'er.

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   Above the daily schools appear,
   Capped with red tiles;
   A contrast to the foliage near,
   Like tears and smiles!
   Hark to the hum of children bright
   How their eyes sparkle with delight
   As their loved patron comes in sight
   And all beguiles

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   The Orphanage and dairy too,
   So chaste and neat
   Their peaceful charms Len to the child's safe retreat! view;
   The fatherless here amply share
   The blessings of paternal care
   God's covenant to faith and prayer
   From Mercy's seat.

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   Pilgrim o'er strong tempestuous seas.
   And weary miles!
   Come, and thy richest fancy please

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Olive Draper

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Address

   Coolkellure, Co. Cork