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School: Druim Bréan Lios (roll number 15029)

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Droim Bréinlis, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Eibhlín Nic Ghuidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0228, Page 142

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  1. The Grabber O'Neill (continued)

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    In order to procure some goods
    He'd find no other where
    3
    But to his great astonishment
    When he arrived in town
    The shout was let from every street
    The boycotts to lie down
    4
    The united men of Arva
    Without either dread or fear
    They gathered about and
    raised the shout
    We want no grabbers here
    5
    The united men of Aughavas
    Were quickly on the scene
    For to obstruct the planter
    And defend the flag of green
    6
    They followed him wherever he went
    By night or open day
    It was in the united parish
    This obnoxious planter lay
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Shanaghy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile Uí Dhufaigh, Co. an Longfoirt