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School: Ros Mór, Béal Átha Fhinghín (roll number 10378)

Location:
Rossmore, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Michéal Ó Corcora
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0307, Page 132

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    “This song was composed by Rocky Mountain O' Brien, when he was on board a Steamer going to America.”

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    This song composed by Rocky Mountain O'Brien, when he was on board a Steamer going to America.
    "Good bye old Galley Head whilst rolling o'er the deep,
    From the deck of the Compania, as the sun is going to sleep,
    I never again may see your shores that are so dear to me,
    Whilst ploughing through the ocean for the land of Liberty".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Chrissie Holland
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derreen, Co. Cork