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School: Clochar N. Muire, Loch gCarman

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr. Breandán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 339

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  1. Courtown (continued)

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    339
    Till at length I spied a mer-
    maid, most charming to be seen
    (repeat)
    6/
    In her figure she came bathing,
    down , her messmaids all wore
    green.
    There was Floro at her helm
    Aroro did her stir.
    All her gallant fine seamen
    her course for to keep clear.
    (repeat)
    7/
    I being so much delighted in
    her and sails all o'er
    I thought myself in
    Paradise and I on Court-town
    shore
    I had been in New Zealand
    like wise all in Peru
    Many other ancient places
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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