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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. The Bonny Bunch of Roses

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    [in pencil, same hand:] I received the words of this fine old song from Con Mahony Dromoasta Drimolugue He learned it from his father who was a Tailor. When as a boy while watching his father at work he listened to him singing the songs of the time and this was one that appealed to him
    [in pencil, same hand:] I
    By the Borders of the ocean one morning in the month of June
    For to hear our feathered warblers their charming notes did sweetly tune
    I overheard a female talking seemingly in grief and woe
    Conversing with Young Bonaparte concerning the Bonny Bunch of Roses O.
    [in pencil, same hand:] II
    Then up stepped young Napoleon and
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Drom Dhá Liag, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Concubhar O Mathúna
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drom Osta, Co. Chorcaí