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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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  1. The Cailín Deas

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    I
    My True love's voice was as bright and clear as the sky in a sunny day
    Her golden hair and flaxen locks oer her neck and shoulders lay.
    No land nor title did she own shes a simple Irish lass
    She was born in the heart of Garyowen and they called her The Cailín Deas.
    No land nor title did she own shes a simple Irish lass
    She was born in the heart of Garyowen and they called her The Cailín Deas.
    II
    There are maidens fair by the Shannons' side and maidens by the Suir and Nore
    Just like the dear little shamrock that's found around Erins' shore
    But to see them trip oer the heart and
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Bean Uí Spiolláin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork