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School: Cnoc Breac (roll number 13041)

Location:
Knockbrack, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Conchubhair
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  1. The Blacksmith Volunteer (continued)

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    did surround the Black Smith Volunteer
    IIII
    Then how the tigers did rejoice they gloated o'er their prey
    The sargeant vainly raised his voice they marched him quick away
    The Baranarrig ancient wood the divels did draw near
    For how they thirsted for the blood of the Black Smith Volunteer
    V
    T'is he knew their business he prayed to God on high
    The shots re-echoes through the glen and bleeding he did die
    Twenty bullets pierced his heart God help his mother dear
    He lived and died for Ireland the Black Smith Volunteer.
    VI
    Then Kerry fenians do not weep for comrades dead and gone
    In Knockana let Murphy sleep he was a noble man
    And if it is your doom to meet the ball let it (stand) be for Eireann dear
    A hero stand and a hero fall like the
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Tadhg Mc Govern
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromlegagh, Co. Kerry