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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Drangan (roll number 7232)

Location:
Drangan, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Gráinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0556, Page 322

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    For yet awhile upon this vale-
    Pastoral beauty's maze.
    III
    The storied elfs of legend lore,
    A residence have here,
    The rabbit and the timid hare,
    The lambkin and the steer,
    Indulge their playful notions 'mong
    The giant primeval trees,
    And flowers in wild profusion 'round
    Make home of honey bees
    IV
    It is Indian Paradise
    When view'd off Parson's Hill
    Alas! that hardened heart of man
    Should cause it any ill
    Let wonder crumbling fane speak out
    Has not the lighted brand,
    Consumed it, tower and belfry
    Applied by spoiler hand
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Walshe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Magowry, Co. Tipperary