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1. A Song (continued)

   “It is years ago, dear Erin”

   

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   Goodbye, goodbye, my dear old friends
   from you I never hear
   But when you read these simple lines
   you will hold my memory dear
   I think of you wherever I be.
   until death may lay me low
   Goodbye, goodbye old Nephin Hill
   and God be with Mayo.

   

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2. A Song

   “Goodbye, goodbye, my dear old friends”

   

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   This song was composed by Andrew Houston who lived in Doon-breedia in the parish of Addergoole. His father was a school teacher and taught for many a year in the school which is referred to in the song. Andrew had a brother named Thomas. Both emigrated to England. Andrew composed this song and sent it home. Some 70 years ago this happened.

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mary L. Judge

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Srath na Leachta Theas, Co. Mhaigh Eo

   Informant

   Francis Judge

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Srath na Leachta Theas, Co. Mhaigh Eo