School: Fiach Naomhtha (Buach.), Eadragóil
- Location:
- Adrigole, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Muircheartach Ó Séaghdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1125, Page 146
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“One day as I chanced for to roam, / Is mo chaol-each fúm-sa go droí”
One day I chanced for to roam,
Is mo caol-each fúm-sa go droí
I spied a fair maid all alone
Is í ag deanamh istach go Tráígh Lí
He cheeks were as red as the rose
Is a béílín bhí ró-mhilis binn
I asked her how far was she going
(II)She spoke in a pitiful tone
Is do fhreagair sí mise gan mhoill
My father is distracted with Gold
Is mo mháíthrín ag gear-ghol is ag caoín
Besides that - my fortune is low
Bheadh mo cháirde go léir ar mo dhruím
With a babe in my arms to moan
Is me ag taisteal na mbóíthre gan feidhm
(III)Dont take it a jest or a joke
Mar is leat-sa do chailleas mo chiall
Its surely I'll make you my own
Agus beidhmíd-ne pósta gan mhoill
If I was so vain as to go
Bhuise" is baol liom go bhfuil cam id' chroidhe
There's no one to pity my moan
Dá mhéíd é mo ghéar-ghol is mo chaoín(continues on next page)