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School: Páirc na Coille

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Woodfield, Co. Roscommon
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Énrí Ó Maolagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 374

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  1. Innisfail

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    The flowery vales of Innisfail
    Ye cradles of the fearless Gael
    Green grow thy shamrocks cherished ever,
    On every mound to wither never
    II
    Thine are the sons who [?] and dare
    And fairest are thy daughters fair,
    And unexcelled thy sylavan shade
    Where nature blesses every fkower
    And manhood brightens with the hour.
    III
    Yea! nature's, fondest, lovliest charms
    Rest fondly there is beauty charm
    By every wind of heaven blest,
    By gentle breezes soft caress,
    Oh! well for those who court
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Leyland
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Crossna, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Eileen Brady
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Crossna, Co. Roscommon