School: Croghan
- Location:
- Croghan, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0237, Page 174
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“Near the old town of Carrick where the Shannon flows”
Near the old town of Carrick where the Shannon flows by.
There's a little townland, that will brighten your eye.
With its little thatched homes, and its meadows so green.
Just a bit of Roscommon called Culinatreen.
Chorus
Culinatreen, dear Culinatreen
Where I found peace and quiet and enjoyed my dhudeén.
When the hay was all saved, and the meadows raked clean.
Sure the Angels smiled down upon Culinatreen.I had duck-eggs for breakfast and hen-eggs "go leór".
When I thought I was finished,
I was coaxed to eat more and the tea you could walk on
With rich yellow cream.
Every day was a banquet in(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Cormac Meehan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 66
- Address
- Carrowmore, Co. Roscommon