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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 246

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    they meet.
    Like a mirror encircled in emerald green.
    It glimmers and shimmers in dazzling sheen.
    Reflecting the beauty surrounding its shore.
    the steep heights of Molloy and the Hills of Rathmore.
    Like a gem in its midst stands Columbkille's Isle.
    That Island of Saints with its moss coloured pile,
    Abandoned, the once habitation of prayer
    The night bird and owl have their sanctuary there.
    An weirdly they cry in the tower over head.
    Fit denizens to meet in that house of the dead.
    And I feel in my heart that its glories are o'er
    As silent I gaze from the Hill of
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jas Mc Kiernan
    Age
    16
    Informant
    J.J. Gormley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aghnacliff, Co. Longford