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School: Baile Dháithí, Dunlavin

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Davidstown, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Róisín Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0915, Page 067

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    (continued from previous page)
    VI.
    Through the clear stream the fishes rise.
    And nimbly catch the cautious flies
    The glow-worm numerous bright illumes.
    The dewy dells last night.
    VII
    The toad was seen.
    Hopping and crawling over the green.
    The whirling winds the dust obeys
    And in rapid's eddy bays.
    VIII.
    The frog has changed his yellow vest.
    And in a russet coat is dressed
    Though June, the air is cold and chill.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Elizabeth Hanlon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockaderry, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Arthur Hanlon
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 55
    Address
    Knockaderry, Co. Wicklow