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

Location:
Doire Clochach Íochtarach, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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    he grasped his mother by the Hand
    Saying mother pray have patience until I am able to command
    I will raise a powerful army and through tremendous dangers go
    And in spite of all the universe Ill return with the Bunny Bunch of Roses ["O" ? present, but hidden in gutter of book]
    [in pencil, same hand:] III
    Ah son dont speak so venturesome for England has the Heart of Oak
    Theres Ireland England and Scotland their unity was never broke.
    But son think of your father where in St. Helena's his body lies low
    And you soon will follow after so beware of the Bunny Bunch of Roses O.
    [in pencil, same hand:] IV
    Oh Father he was royal and always did prove true to you
    Until that (fale) fatal morning that
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    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