School: Croghan
- Location:
- Croghan, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0237, Page 175
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Local Song (continued)
“Near the old town of Carrick where the Shannon flows”
(continued from previous page)Culinatreen.
Chorus -------
In the evening I'd walk round the road to the tavern.
And meet Miss Gildea and her friend Frank McGovern.
Where they wine you and dine you, and joking between
And send you back singing to 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.Farewell to old Carrick Boyle and Elphin.
Next Summer please god I'll be back there again.
To meet all my friends and dance on the "Green".
And live like a King in old Culinatreen(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Cormac Meehan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 66
- Address
- Carrowmore, Co. Roscommon