School: Dún Drongáin (B.) (roll number 7231)

Location:
Drongán, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teachers:
Diarmuid Ó Gormáin Labhrás Ó Gormáín
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  1. Hear ye that call to the men of our nation
    As clearly it rings thro the Emerald Isle
    Speeding away to its far destination
    For brothers who work upon alien soil
    Like lightning the answer comes
    With marching and beat of drums
    Have we not waited this summons for years
    Willing and steady men
    Stalwart and ready men
    Throng into the ranks of the Irish Volunteers!
    Our leaders will fight, and win for old Ireland.
    What thousands have died for in years long gone by.
    Prison, exile and scaffold they've dared for old Ireland
    Shall the name or the fame of such
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