TWO UNTITLED SONGS/POEMS OF DUNGIVEN

'Far in the North
In the midst of the mountains,
Where the Roe issues forth
From many clear fountains:
Where the hare and the grouse
Breathe the pure air of Heaven,
With heath for their house,
Lies the town of Dungiven.'

'Dungiven, when darkness and silence surrounds you,
Enfolding your mountains that rise by the Roe,
I think of the glories that covered and crowned you,
Your power and splendour in days long ago

Here stood the strong castle and halls of O’ Cahan,
Here spread the broad acres held under his sway,
Beyond the Moyola, the Bann and the Faughan,
And here lies the dust of their chieftain today.

Yes, here does he rest in your old church, Dungiven,
Who often in battle defeated the foe,
Unfurled Erin’s flag to the free winds of Heaven,
And marshalled his troops on the banks of the Roe.'