School: St Mary's, Buncrana
- Location:
- Buncrana, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Bhraonáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1111, Page 496
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Twas there I enlisted in the town called the May
But with so many masters I could not comply;
I deserted next morning - the truth I declare -
And for Limerick city starts the Rambler from Clare
III
Then like a deserter, while myself I concealed.
I was taken and brought to the town of Rathkeal
Then off to headquarters I was forced to repair -
Now the jail is the lodging of the Rambler from Clare.
IV
I took off my hat and I made a low bow,
In hoped that the colonel would pardon me now
The pardon he gave me was hard and severe,
Twas - "Bend him, confine him; he's the Rambler from Clare.
V
'Twas then the United Men marched to the town
They attached and they conquered with fame and renown.
The jail they broke open and rescued me there
And they made full commander of the Rambles from Clare.
VI
So now that I'm titled a United Man,
No more can I stay in my own native land,(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mary Doherty
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Buncrana, Co. Donegal
