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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

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Killaloe, Co. Clare
Teacher:
An tSr. Aileabhaird
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  1. A Local Song (continued)

    “A May evening at Killaloe”

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    (continued from previous page)
    A cuckoo's call enchanting
    Across Kincora floats.
    IV
    Fresh hawthorn scented breezes
    Perfume the air around
    While all the fruitful valley
    Is filled with peace profound.
    V
    Upon the Aillvaun hillock
    Sweet happy children play
    And watch the May fly fishers,
    Row home at close of day"
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hannah D' Arcy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Tipperary