School: Moys (roll number 10837)
- Location:
- Moy Otra, Co. Monaghan
- Teachers: P. Dawson C. Mac an Ghirr
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- (continued from previous page)Who showed us light on St. Johns night our distant hills to view. The coal and tar was seen so far to show that we are living still and paternise famed victory boys on sweet Listinney.
- John MitchellI am a true born Irish man John Mitchel is my name.
When first I joined you country men from Newery town I came.
When first I joined you country men it was in 42 and what did follow after I will quickly tell you.
I raised the standard of repeal I gloried in that deed I vowed to heaven I would rest to Ireland would be free. - I am an Irish LabourerI am an Irish labourer both hardy stout and strong and Idleness I will (prof) never profess to that I do belong. I like to toil and look for work to preserve this life so dear(continues on next page)
