School: Clochar Nuala, Dún na nGall (roll number 9389)
- Location:
- Donegal, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: An tSr. Eanda le Muire
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- This ballad was composed by John Bell, New Row, Donegal.
The Big Fifteenth in Donegal 1898.
I
The 15th day of August as you may understand.
Excursions were from Derry, Stranolar and Strabane.
Our ancients sang so beautifully, Our steam-cars loaded all.
To commemorate old Ninety-eight that day in Donegal.
II
Mc Menamin is the hero, let him go where he will,
He always proved himself a man, When he met Johny Bull.
Or any of his off-springs, if they would him oppose,(continues on next page)- Collector
- May O Connell
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Drumbar, Co. Donegal