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

Location:
Derryclogh Lower, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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    At a gathering of the Irish boys they volunteered each man
    To release those Irish prisoners from out the prison van.
    III
    Kelly and Deasy were their names of course you knew them well.
    Remain did for a week they were in Bellevue gaol to dwell
    When taking of the prisoners back their trail for to stand
    To make a safe deliverance they locked them in a van
    IV
    William Deasy was a hearty man of good and noted fame
    Likewise Michael Larkin we'll ne'er forget his name
    Well young Allen and O Brien they took a part so grand
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Conchubhar Ó Mathúna
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromasta, Co. Cork