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School: Baile an Churraigh

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Ballincurry, Co. Galway
Teacher:
A. L. Ó Maoileannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0015, Page 516

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  1. Old Songs - The Star of Monivea

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    1.
    Come on, come on North Galway men,
    The time is now at hand,
    To strike a blow for Ireland
    And for our fatherland
    You will strike a blow for Ireland
    Upon the polling day
    If you vote for brave Tom Higgins
    The star of Monivea
    2.
    Arise, arise North Galway men
    And open both your eyes
    We have acted foolish long enough
    It's time for us to be wise.
    Don't vote for Colonel Nolan
    Or you will regret the day
    But vote for brave Tom Higgins
    The star of Monivea.
    3.
    You know the Colonel's backers,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary K. Tighe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derreen, Co. Galway
    Informant
    William Hynes
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derreen, Co. Galway