School: Cluain Tuirc (C.)
- Location:
- Cloonturk, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Máire Ní Gharaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0217, Page 006
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- (continued from previous page)who often by his side
Amid the battle's rudest shocks unflinchingly had stood,
And in the cause of motherland poured freely forth their blood.
But through his clansmen to his nod a prompt obedience yield,
No roofless cot attests his wish of adding field to field;
And through in Freedom's sacred cause his sword he promptly drew.
And took a leading place where er green Erin's banner flew -
Through to his suffering country's cause he lent right willing aid.
And often smote to earth her foes beneath his trenchant blade,
Yet not when fortune on his head her choicest gifts did shower.
Did thirst for gain his heart inflame, or lust of pomp or power;
For knowing well that hoarded wealth no lasting joy imparts,
He only wished to hold a place within the people's hearts,
But darker days for Erin
dawn - red rolls the Shannon's flood,(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Bridie Mc Garry
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Book: Irish National Poems
