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

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Derryclogh Lower, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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  1. My Inchigeelagh Lass (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    Twas the last I saw of my Colleen Bawn My Inchigeela Lass
    VII
    I sped by Iniscarra before the break of day
    Took passage in a Yankee ship that in Queenstown harbour lay.
    The captain being a Fenian man my safety to compass
    I soon set sail from Granuále and my Inchigeela Lass.
    VIII
    But what became of Máirín Óg Eveleary's fairest flower
    She drooped as droops the may flower neath beleated winter showers
    Ere the Autumn leaves fell from the trees she was laid beneath the grass
    My promised Bride the village Pride was My Inchigeela Lass
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    E. Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Conchubhar Ó Mathúna
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromasta, Co. Cork