School: An Bóthar Buí (C.) (roll number 16397)
- Location:
- An Bóthar Buí, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Eilís, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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“The "moonlighters" of Doonasleen used to sing this song:”
The "moonlighters" of Doonasleen used to sing this song:-
"When called by the voice of our captain so brave,
We shook hands with our shovels and likewise our spades
With our hearts full of joy we joined in a band
To fight for old Erin our dear native land
Chorus
Hurrah for the brave men of famed Doonasleen,
No braver nor bolder in Ireland were seen,
So true to their God and their banner of green,
Were the men and the women of(continues on next page)- Collector
- Nora O' Connor
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Doire Liath, Co. Chorcaí