School: The Vale (An Gleann)

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1. Local Songs (continued)

   “On the 13th October; In the year 1903; The nations of Cavan; They were a sight to see”

   

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   And history shall recall his deed
   Until the end of time

   
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   It was a youthful murder
   As you may understand
   But he died a true-hearted martyr
   For the sake of Ireland

   

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2. Local Songs - The Queen of Killinkere

   

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   (1) Let other poets write and sing About the beauties of the spring But I will take my pen and write Of one who is my heart's delight (2) Whose eyes out view the stars above Whose face is full of tender love Whose ruby lips and raven hair Proclaim her Queen of Killinkere (3) Oh maiden whom I long to meet To hear thy voice so low and sweet. To climb again old stucco Hill And sit in sight of Sundy's mill

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   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English