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School: Doire Clathach (roll number 11931)

Location:
Derryclogh Upper, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0299, Page 218

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  1. Unpublished Songs - Drimoleague (continued)

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    From Brother dear and sister kind from them I had to roam
    To a foreign land neath alien skies and over there am I
    But whereir I roam sure Im proud to own Im a gay young Drimoleague Boy
    2
    When I think of my own school mates they are now all grown up men
    And of my childhood happy days I wish them back again
    When my young heart no trouble knew nor danger did i see
    O'er the ocean's track my thoughts fly back Sweet Drimoleague to thee
    3
    Tis well I do remember the Drimoleague quarries old
    And the gallant men who worked in them with courage stout and bold.
    Their names are famed in History for their workmanship and skill
    They like brothers helped each other at the crowbar and the drill
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Con O' Mahony
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromasta, Co. Cork