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Magherintemple, Co. Cavan
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Mary Ó Reilly
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    VII
    The school-rooms then came in my view wher I spent some happy times
    With scores of gay and gallant youths dispersed in many climes
    Who will ne'er behold this sunset's glow on Lisboduff again
    Till their spirits pass to that Better Land where happiness does reign.
    VIII
    I then walked on past Bunnoe Cross, so renowned in many lands;
    The groves of Bunnoe house were filled with many warbling bands;
    There was sylvan beauty all around the sky serene and calm
    While the scented flowers filled the air with a delicious balm.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Kellett
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 68