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School: Doire Clathach (Derryclough), Drom Dhá Liag (roll number 11931)

Location:
Doire Clochach Íochtarach, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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  1. Bright Gems of the Emerald Isle

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    [I]
    I will sing in Praise of the gems of old Ireland
    Whose names are respected by friends and by foes
    of men who are proud to acknowledge their sireland
    of men who gained fame by words and by blows.
    And their hearts brave and true never knew any danger
    As cheerfully they for their country died
    And it must be acknowledged by friends and by strangers
    As those were bright gems of the Emerald Isle
    [II]
    First there came Brian Boru a great
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drom Dhá Liag, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Conchubhar Ó Mathúna
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drom Osta, Co. Chorcaí