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

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Derryclogh Lower, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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    (continued from previous page)
    If I were in Wexford how fondly Id trace
    Each spot I have marked on the map of the place
    Where the brave '98 men poured hearty and free
    Their blood for old Erin afar oer the sea.
    VIII
    They tell me the strife is not yet given oer
    And that sainted old Ireland will try it once more
    Will call well her harps when her flags are unfurled
    Her sons and their sons from the ends of the world.
    IX
    If so I have a rifle that is true to a hair
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Concubhar O Mathúna
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromasta, Co. Cork