Jessie B. Rittenhouse, ed. (1869–1948). The Second Book of Modern Verse. 1922.
Beyond Rathkelly
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Just beyond Rathkelly,
—Och, to be on the Far Hill
O’er Newtonstewart Town!
As I went over the Far Hill
With Marget’s daughter Nellie,
The night was up and the moon was out,
And a star was falling down.
Just beyond Rathkelly,
—Och, to be on the Far Hill
Above the Bridge o’ Moyle!
As I went over the Far Hill,
With Marget’s daughter Nellie,
I made a wish before the star
Had fallen in the Foyle.
Just beyond Rathkelly,
—Och, to be on the Far Hill
With the hopes that I had then!
As I went over the Far Hill,
I wished for little Nellie,
And if a star were falling now
I’d wish for her again.