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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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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0300, Page 147

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  1. Emmett's Farewell

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    [in red pencil, probably different hand:] I
    The struggle is over our boys are defeated
    Our Isle is surrounded with sadness and gloom
    We were betrayed and shamefully treated
    And I Robert Emmett awaiting my doom.
    Hanged, drawn and quartered that is my sentence
    But soon I will show them no coward am I
    My crime was the love of the land I was born in
    A hero I lived and a hero Ill die
    [in red pencil, probably different hand:] Chorus.
    Bold Robert Emmet the darling of Erin
    Bold Robert Emmet he died with a smile
    Farewell companions both royal and daring
    I lay down my life for the Emerald Isle.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Muiris Breathneach
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lahanaght, Co. Cork