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1. Folklore - A Song - Tom Gilheaney of Drumkeeran (continued)

   

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   Were I but rash and spill his blood.

   But I am proud to say,
   Gilheaney shall not die to-day.
   He can go on and choose his road
   Or come this night to my abode.
   And if he does he shall see
   That shelter he shall get from me."

   So what occurred between the pair
   I shall just by and by declare.
   When thirty days and nights passed round,
   Gilheaney was both safe and sound,
   And Ferguson when the fight was o'er,
   Took up his spade and scythe once more.

   But henceforth let what will betide,
   The faults of Bob or Shawn dont hide
   The fearless youngster took his leave,
   And many hearty blessings gave,
   Beside he said when going away
   "Perhaps we'd meet some other day."

   Then for his native home with speed,
   In spirits high he did proceed,
   And in his course no hobble met

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Philomena M. Mc Loughlin

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Letter, Co. Leitrim

   Informant

   James Gilroy

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Seltan, Co. Leitrim