School: Laragh (C.)
- Location:
- Larah, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Cáit Ní Ghabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0981, Page 197
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Song - The Annalee
“Moore sings of the valley where bright waters meet”
Moore sings of the valley where bright waters meet,
And says in this world there's nothing so sweet;
But he never had seen or he never did know
The Annalee waters that flow round Bunnoe.Verse 11
In childhood and boyhood and manhood as well,
How oft on that river I'd linger to dwell,
And watch her expand from fount, rivulet and stream,
To strength, grace and beauty like a maid from her teens.Verse 111
Her charms unrivalled continue to grow,
Through Cootehill, Tullyvin, Rathkenny and Bunnoe.
Perfected in all as she hastens her run
Through Ashgrove, Belturbet to Erne at(continues on next page)
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- Fr Brady
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Bunnoe, Co. Cavan