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School: Áth Treasna (C.)

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Newmarket, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Cheallacháin
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  1. A Local Song

    “This song was composed by Rev Father Norris P.P. It was composed for a concert Air "God save Ireland”

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    This song was composed by Rev Father Norris P.P. It was composed for a concert
    Air. "God save Ireland"
    We've assembled in New York
    Exiles all from rebel Cork
    And we're proud of the flag that oer us waves
    But to-night our memories turn to the spot where we were born
    And home to friends and faith we will return at last
    Chorus
    "Up Up Newmarket" said the exile
    "Up Up Newmarket" cried we all
    "Whether here we shall remain or return home again
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Noel Duggan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newmarket, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Duggan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    36
    Address
    Newmarket, Co. Cork