School: Béal Átha an Dá Chab

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Ballydehob, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Síle Ní Mhathúna
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  3. XML “A Shipwreck”
  4. XML “The Lady Charlotte”

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    the wreck were John Donovan of Gunpoint his son Jeremiah then aged 16 years, James, Mick and Denis Gallaghan (brothers).
    Jeremiah Donovan who is mentioned in the above is still living and is now 97 years. The name of the ship was Lady Charlotte.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. Come all you brother mariners and listen to my song.
    And likewise pay attention I won't detain you long.
    I belong to the Lady Charlotte from Lima we set sail.
    Homeward bound for Liverpool, with a sweet and pleasant gale.
    II
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora O' Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolagh More, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Síle Ní Mhathúna
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Ballydehob, Co. Cork