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School: Ráth Ó gCormaic (C.), Carraig na Siúire

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Rathgormuck, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Dhálaigh
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  1. Amhráin (continued)

    “There is a flower of attractive power”

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    Whilst others dwell down in the glen
    On Sunday afternoon,
    To view the dell and say farewell
    To the Rose of Aughnabrone.
    Some prefer the darkest night
    Then sight it must be sharp
    Whilst others watch the pale moonlight
    To the rising of the lark.
    Its all in vain for they ne'r will gain
    By either sun or moon
    For there is but one who is left to pull
    The Rose of Aughnabrone.
    I pity now those charming boys
    And all they are going through
    If one is left to pull the Rose
    What will the others do
    Some do weep while others sleep
    Down in their silent tomb,
    All for the sake of that dear girl
    The Rose of Aughnabrone.
    If I but had my liberty
    I'd reign among those bowers
    (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
    Mr L. Rowe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathgormuck, Co. Waterford