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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. Bright Gems of the Emerald Isle (continued)

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    King whose example
    Is followed by monarchs to this present day
    A nation he would grant for his wisdom was ample
    He knew how to rule in a true Kingly way.
    There was brave Patrick Sarsfield exiled from his sireland
    Exclaimed as he died on the foreigner's soil
    May He ever grant freedom to dear old Ireland
    And he died a bright gem from the Emerald Isle
    [III]
    If we boast of our gems sure no one could blame us
    When we can produce men like those I shall name
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Conchubhar Ó Mathúna
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromasta, Co. Cork