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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0290, Page 418

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    Or who, on the lake-side is hastening to greet her,
    Who, but Fergus O'Farrel the firy and gay,
    The darling, the pride and the Flower of Finae.
    4.
    For Fergus O'Farrel was true to his sireland
    And the dark hand of tyranny drove him from Ireland
    He joined his brigade in the wars far away
    And he vowed he'd come back to the flower of Finae.
    5.
    One kiss, and one clasp and one wild look of gladness,
    Ah! Why do they change on a sudden to sadness?
    He has told his hard fortune no more he can stay,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Cronin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    15
    Address
    Coolagh, Co. Cork
    Informant
    John Cronin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Coolagh, Co. Cork