School: Cill Mhíde (C.), Caisleán Nua (roll number 7959)
- Location:
- Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Eibhlín Ní Bhraonáin
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- From a spot near a river, far over the sea,
Come greetings from home, fond greetings to me,
They come from dear friends wishing friendship and weal,
That I prized long ago by the sweet river Deel.
II
Oh the years have gone by, since I had to depart,
From those whom I loved from the depths of my heart,
But unbridled, unfettered, my thoughts often steal
Away, far away, to the sweet River Deel.
III
Oh oft did I wander by that river's broad side,
When life was my own and enjoyment my pride,
Or played with my playmates till my head seemed to reel(continues on next page)- Collector
- Mary Kelleher
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Pallas, Co. Limerick
- Informant
- Mrs Kelleher
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Pallas, Co. Limerick