School: Doire Clathach (Derryclough), Drom Dhá Liag (roll number 11931)

Location:
Derryclogh Lower, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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  1. [This song was a great favourite in the district of Drimoleague some years ago. Now it is never heard as very few of the rising generation know it. I obtained the words from Con Mahony Dromasta Drimoleague and he learned them when a boy from his father.]
    I
    I greet you proud Eveleary's sons and daughters brave and true
    Assembled here St Patrick's night old friendships to renew
    At this annual opportunity I am loath for to let pass
    Until I'll recite a tale tonight of My Inchigeela Lass.
    II
    She was modest as the cooing dove
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    E. Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Conchubhar Ó Mathúna
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromasta, Co. Cork