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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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    (continued from previous page)
    the Normans oer the sea
    With whom for seven centuries we battled gallantly.
    At length they called for peace with us, and after did consent
    To grant to us a measure of Self Government
    But all our rights they have not handed over to us yet
    And that they will not dream of if their way from us they'll get
    Some with being British subjects seem quit thoroughly satisfied
    More to be so most unwilling are and henceforth we divide
    But a change will come for better this emerald island oer.
    If once again to [?] you a monarch shall restore.
    Our rights we'll claim and win and
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    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