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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cill Áirne

Location:
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Teachers:
An tSr. M. Déaglán An tSr. Marie Thérèse
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0456, Page 233

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  1. Cornelius O' Shea's Song (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    XXI
    The Parish of Firies some more did step in,
    Ballyhar & Kilcummin all rattling brave men,
    The Parish of Tough that never was shigh,
    To fight for their country to conquer or die.
    XXII
    So now to give over, I think it is time,
    One night in my cell I composed every line.
    It came like a dream when I being in a rage,
    When I found myself captured like a bird in a cage
    XXIII
    And now for to finish my National song,
    I hope you'll excuse me, to keep you so long.
    Three cheers for the moonlighters where ever they have been,
    For the've banished land grabbers from Erin the green.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Seán Ó Mathghamhna
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Laharan, Co. Kerry