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1. Jack O'Hara - Brisk and Bold (continued)

   

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   This luckless man and brought him food,
   which she told him to partake
   for that he seemed fatigued and weak
   and he who thrusted most for blood, was Isac Clements there he stood
   and with a most appalling shout,
   unto the helpless man cried out
   "Now make good use of that repast,
   For truly it will be your last
   When O'Hara heard this he replied
   "I'll eat no more as I'm to die."
   Then Isac raised him to his feet
   and led him out beyond the street
   and there and on he took his stand
   and held his captain by the hand.

   When O'Hara did spy the yeoman's peece
   brought to his eyes. He with a pluck
   brought Isac round who met the ball
   and hit the ground. The place on which O'Hara stood
   had been surrounded by a wood.
   And by the protections of the bows
   he got unharmed from his foes
   He stirred the gate
   he ne'er fell o'er till he was safe in Ballinamore
   Where there he lived and oft to tell

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Higgins

   Occupation

   Poet

   Address

   Clooncose, Co. Leitrim