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1. De Wett Visits Ballinamore (continued)

   

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   There's Mick McGrail that homely Gael
   Who longs for Freedom's Dawn
   He'll treat you to a Mountain Dew
   Or else a bruiskeen Lawn.

   VI

   And now behold a ruined pile
   In smouldering ashes lies
   Ah, Tom I'd rather see it rise
   Fast towering to the skies.
   I heard a voice across the street
   Where John did loud protest
   Of all the flour in the town
   The ''Black Man'' is the best.

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   I next approached the Central Bar
   Where Breffni's son resides
   That scion of a nobler race
   He has a bonny bride.
   Upon the spot appeared George Knott
   I'm glad he looked so well
   He asked me if I'd have a nip
   of Kimahans L.L.

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. filíocht
         1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Seán Flood

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Béal an Átha Móir, Co. Liatroma

   Informant

   Patrick Flood

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   An Chorr Ghlas, Co. Liatroma