School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua
- Location:
- Killaloe, Co. Clare
- Teacher: An tSr. Aileabhaird
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A Local Song
“A May evening at Killaloe”
The following song was composed by the late Rev. Father John O'Dea.A May evening at Killaloe
I
"Amid the looming mountains, broods ancient Killaloe,
When the May time mantles Thomond
In green of softest hue.
II
The river Shannon murmers
A dulcet cadence low,
Beside the gorse land gleaming
In rosy sunset glow.
III
Resound the budding woodlands,
With myriad song birds notes,(continues on next page)- Collector
- Hannah D' Arcy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballina, Co. Tipperary