School: Cnoc Sceach, An Léim (roll number 10603)

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1. Another Local Song (continued)

   “In Keeling a there are two very old inhabitants Mr and Mrs John O' Leary.”

   

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   Chorus Let me rest where the shamrock grows Say I fell fighting the foe. Fought like a man and gave blow for blow. And died like a true Irish Soldier II Bravely he fought in the thick of the fight He fought neath the flag he loved best Until death the victor overtook him at last And gallantly fighting he fell There with his Comrades young Leary was found Around him they stood as he lay He hushed as he whispered for one last bright glance Of Keeling's green hills far away. III Over in Bandon young Leary was laid And there by his grave slowly crept Grey-Haired and feeble his old Mother kneels And whispers my Darling Boy rest Warm Irish Hearts they are proud of his deeds And mourn oer the tomb of his grave Fair Shone the sun and bedued with Tears We think on the last words he said.

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2. A Strange Story

   

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   It was said that O'Leary wished to be buried in

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