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School: Gort an tSiúrdáin (roll number 14534)

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Gortjordan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0106, Page 531

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    IV
    When the Tans were assailed on the shores of Lough Mask.
    By Irish men valient and true,
    Mc. Guire he was there to perform a task,
    For the freedom of loved Roisin Dub.
    V
    He gave his life for the land of his love, for her sake he has chosen the grave, May his soul rest in peace, in fair regions above, While his name on the roll of the brave.
    VI
    He cherished the dream of the free to the last, Of labours did freely partake. He said "All the lives of heroes not lost, when given for liberty's sake.
    VII
    Adown through the ages that name
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilkeeran, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Ryan
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilkeeran, Co. Mayo