School: Baile Theas (C.), Malla (roll number 4954)

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1. Song of Castlemagner (continued)

   

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   There is Magner's castle as we heard in story
   The finest building that ever was seen
   And a field beyond it that the old people tell us
   Where Magner built the gallows tree.

   

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2. Katra Flows Down to Ardine

   

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   One morning as I scacely did ramble I went on the green fields to spy The songbirds so merrily were singing, I think it was early in July. I first espied Magners old Castle As the church bells commenced for to chime What a beautiful spot for a ramble Where the Katra flows down to Ardine. II Just the lake where the swan and the wild duck Mid natures own charms dwell, No spot can imprint in my memory No pen can describe it as well. As to view with the eye its pure crystal springs And its low marshy banks so divine And with natures own stand you can vein from the land Where the Katra flows down to Ardine.

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