School: Corrabha (Curravagh)
- Location:
- Curraghvah, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: (name not given)
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“Seo amhrán a sgríobh Pronnsias Mac Samhráin...”
Seo amhrán a sgríobh Pronnsias Mac Samhráin Moneensamhráin GleannGaighleann nuair a fuair a dhearbhráthair - Séamus ás , Chicago.I
It was a cold and dreary day in 1927
When the stainless soul of James McGovern ascended into Heaven
In Chicago city fair and grand poor Jimmy's health gave way
And on December the 23rd his soul it passed away.
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Farewell, Farewell my dearest pal and humble and the brave
The kindest heart that ever beat now slumbers in the grave
By young and old he was adored his parents favourite boy
Famed with the Co. Cavan, Glangevlins pride and joy.
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A dancer known in town and vale the champion of Kilmore
With carriage rare and graceful form his feet scarce touched the floor
Before my mind are crowding now fond memories of Glan(continues on next page)- Collector
- Brighid Ní Shiordan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carrick West, Co. Cavan