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School: An Bóthar Buí (C.) (roll number 16397)

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Boherboy, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eilís, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0354, Page 270

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    “The "moonlighters" of Doonasleen used to sing this song:”

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    The "moonlighters" of Doonasleen used to sing this song:-
    "When called by the voice of our captain so brave,
    We shook hands with our shovels and likewise our spades
    With our hearts full of joy we joined in a band
    To fight for old Erin our dear native land
    Chorus
    Hurrah for the brave men of famed Doonasleen,
    No braver nor bolder in Ireland were seen,
    So true to their God and their banner of green,
    Were the men and the women of
    (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
    Nora O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derryleagh, Co. Cork