School: Ráth Bhán (roll number 15996)

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1. Archbishop John McHale (continued)

   

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   wrote "God save Ireland". These are the words of the song.:-

   "In our old land of high renown through many a bygone ago. Full bright and clear the names come down of soldier saint and sage. But high above those names of light. That shine on Innisfail, tis ours to write in lines of light
   the name of John Mc Hale.

   A pastor fond and true was he.
   Beloved by rich and poor. A patriot spirit brave and pure. To do, and to endure.
   No traitor's wile, no force, no guile
   with them could e'er prevail
   Whose watch and ward, whose guide and guard

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Location

   Tobernaveen, Co. Mayo

   Collector

   Norah Walshe

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Derryfadda, Co. Mayo