School: Carniara (roll number 15343)
- Location:
- Carnyara, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Pádhraic Ó Gríobhtha
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John Portus was a major from 1864.
He was far more entitled than his landlord Major Gore
He was led by rifle men and believe me it is true,
By which he got his title "The Pole of Abbey View.
II
The pole is here for many a year I hear the people say,
Until the true sons of Paddy's land had had chanced to come that way
They swore an oath and a mighty oath, the pole they'd cut it down
They cut the pole and tore its flags and tramped them on the ground.
III
The place of habitation I am sure it lies far off
There are some of them from America and some from Kiltamagh
Some of them from Abbey Vale and some(continues on next page)