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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 245

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  1. The Hill of Rathmore

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    Radiant and bright in the aspect of morn. Brightly the sun beams are streaming o'er Corn.
    Bathing in glory that stupendous height
    Dispersing the dews and the shadows of night.
    Earth appears dressed in the brightest of hues.
    Along the vast plains to the mountains of Bruse.
    The valleys look peaceful though once steeped in gore.
    As viewed from the beautiful hill of Rathmore.
    Adown Aughnacliffe the mountain streams glide.
    To fair Lough Gowna, so placid and wide.
    Like molten gold stretching forth at my feet.
    The sunlight and waters embrace as
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jas Mc Kiernan
    Age
    16
    Informant
    J.J. Gormley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aghnacliff, Co. Longford