School: Fothar (roll number 16903)
- Location:
- Faugher, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: Bláthnaid Ní Fhannghaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1077, Page 201
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Amhrán (continued)
“Long ago when when wind and snow were blowing from the West ¶ Balfour's men rode down the glen ¶ Brave men to arrest ¶ A plan of campaign they did proclaim ¶ Along the Fanad shore”
(continued from previous page)proclaim,
Along the Fanad shore.
Took Mac Fadden bright, the star and light.
From lovely green Gweedore.
II
Brave Father James, That hero's name.
It is him we do bewail,
For in a cell they guard him well.
In Londonderry Gaol.
May the God of love who rules above,
On him His blessing pour.
Who has been true to all of you, Round lovely Green Gweedore.
III
Brave Father Dan a fine young man, Along with Mister Blain.
In Derryart he took a part, Along with Father James(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Patrick Gallagher
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Faugher, Co. Dhún na nGall