School: Ardvarney (roll number 15116)
- Location:
- Ardvarney, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Amhaltúin
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- (continued from previous page)Manorhamilton and Kiltyclogher the pride of Erins shore.
And they all did flock from around Kinlough with Daury and Lismore.
For to state the beauty of that scene and does my feeble pen
There was near two hundred on the strand between priests and gentlemen.
IIII
There was bold Davitt and brave Sexton that day upon the stand.
The speakers spoke up manly for the rights of Ireland,
And they spoke about the members there is not the slightest doubt.
But at the next Election they will certainly go out.
V
Especially brave Tottenham we will give him time enough.
For to watch round Kilty-Elogher how his tenants cut the turf.
And sure you all know well that its not long ago.
Since he sent 28 to Carrick jail for seven days you know.
VI
At the proper time bear this in mind and book it in your log
You will do without amember and live outside his bog.
And the main thing is our labourers the nations stem and prop.
What is always at the sowing and the reaping of the crop.
And the farmers of the country surely can’t be slack.
For they know it was the labourers that stood well to their back.
VII
And success attend you Leitrim may prosper thrive and win.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Michael Mc Kenna
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Drummury, Co. Leitrim
- Informant
- Mrs Mc Kenna
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 45
- Address
- Drummury, Co. Leitrim