School: Moys (roll number 10837)
- Location:
- Moy Otra, Co. Monaghan
- Teachers: P. Dawson C. Mac an Ghirr
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0936, Page 101
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - 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)
