School: Oldcastle (C.) (roll number 12489)
- Location:
- Oldcastle, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire D. Ní Nualláin
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In sleep a dream possess'd my mind,
I found myself once more
Among the lonely glens reclin'd
My youth had wander'd o'er.
The linnet, thrush, and woodlark nigh
On mountain, grove and plain,
Awoke a thrilling song of joy
To welcome me again.
II
My father press'd his sun green seat
Beneath the alder tree,
And smil'd I could so well repeat
My lesson at his knee.
My mother o'er her milking pail
Down in the shelter'd lane,
Sung each sweet song that I so long
Had pin'd to hear again.(continues on next page)