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

Location:
Derryclogh Lower, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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    how we divide
    Let us strive to get united William Cosgrove quickly cried
    Very long said William Norton, that to do in vain weve tried.
    Dont despair we will succeed yet Alfie Byrne next replied
    They they found themselves confronted with the Ghost of Owen Ruadh
    Whose mighty hand wrought havoc oft upon the Saxon crew
    Fellow countrymen said he I will be thankful if you pay
    Attention for awhile unto some words I have to say.
    [?] we were quite independent, happy prosperous and grand.
    Four provincial Kings an Áidh Rígh and great chieftains ruled the land.
    Till the infamous Mac Murrough brought
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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
    Timothy Mc Carthy Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derrynagree East, Co. Cork