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

Location:
Derryclogh Lower, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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    streets after the bombing of the Barrack, singing the following parody on a very popular song at that time.
    Then shoulder high your hurley boys and grasp your rifle tight
    The Sergeants Bull-dog let him bark his got no teeth to bite
    When English laws can paint the moon or put the lads to flight
    We'll shed our rebel coats and blow the Barrack out of sight.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamonn Mac Firbisig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drimoleague, Co. Cork