School: Inis Eoghanáin (B.) (roll number 1949)
- Location:
- Innishannon, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Fuartháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0322, Page 107
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- This poem was written by John S. OConnor in 1878. OConnor's father was station master at Upton, but young OConnor died at an early age. I
Where the Brinny swiftly flowing meets the Bandon's rapid tide,
And the waters, as they mingle, wash the castle's rugged side,
Whose ivied walls and ruined towers, still beautiful and grand,
Are sad remnants of the greatness, of our once proud native land. II
Three hundred years have passed away, since Barry Oge did dwell,
In his castle at Downdaniel, mid the scenes he loved so well,
And his little daughter Eileen, his darling and his pride,
No fairer maid than she was there, in all that country side.III
Full many a high born suitor came, whose castle and broad lands,(continues on next page)
- Collector
- J. Forde
- Gender
- Unknown
- Address
- Innishannon, Co. Cork
