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School: Kilcogy (B.)

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Kilcogy, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Jas. Mc Kiernan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0986, Page 233

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0986, Page 233

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  1. Old Cavan Folk Song - Adieu Lovely Mary (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    She answered them, weeping "My
    love I am keeping,
    For one who'll come back in the spring of the year."
    The old man with treasure, the
    young man with pleasure
    Still courted till Autumn was yellow
    and sear.
    But her vows were unbroken, for the same words were spoken; "My love will come back in the spring of the year."
    Next spring flowers were shining
    and Mary sat turning
    A wreath of their blooms and her
    heart was not drear;
    For with love warmly glowing, when
    soft winds were blowing,
    Her true love came back in
    the spring of the year.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mollie Mc Kiernan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Ber Mc Kiernan
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Teacher