School: An Druipseach
- Location:
- Dripsey, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Tuathaigh
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0348, Page 216
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- I.
Oh then Diarmuid what's the matter or what makes you in a fright.
Let me know before you go the news you brought to night.
Are the boys in green preparing for to strike the fatal blow.
Which they promised to the Saxon on the green hills of Cloghroe.
II.
Oh, Then, Diarmuid wait a moment until i bid goodbye.
To my young and lovely sweetheart for I fear that she might die.
When I think of parting with her it fills my heart with woe.
But we'll plant the tree of liberty on the green hills of Cloghroe.
III.
Oh then Diarmuid if you're ready come along with me.
To join our faithful comrades on the green banks of the Lee.
We have men from Ballincollig, Carrigrohane,(continues on next page)
