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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 (continued)

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    he came to the plains of Waterloo
    Thousands he left on the grass while the blood in torrents deep did flow
    Until Grouchy he betrayed him, so he lost there the Bunny Bunch of Roses O.
    [in pencil, same hand:] V
    When first I met young Bonaparte he fell down on his bended (Kness) Knees,
    Asking his Fathers pardon which was granted to him most mournfully
    Saying I will raise an army and oer the frozen Alps Ill go
    Then I will conquer Moscow and I'll return with the Bunny Bunch of Roses O.
    [in pencil, same hand:] VI
    So he took with him five hundred thousand men
    Likewise some Kings for to guard his throne
    He was so well provided that he
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    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