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School: Johnstown (C.) (roll number 2919)

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Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Laochdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0869, Page 089

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    “Come all ye true bred Irishmen. I hope ye will attend. And likewise pay attention.”

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    It is of brave Captian Healy.
    Of credit and renown.
    The nobel heir of Foulkscourt.
    And owner of Johnstown.
    II
    In the courthouse of Kilkenny.
    At a meeting held of late.
    With landlords of the highest rank.
    To sell poor Irelands fate.
    When that bold tyrant Scully,
    Tried to force his henious bill.
    He was sadly dissappointed.
    By the flower of Violet Hill.
    III
    When Christmas comes with mirth and glee.
    Whatever may befall
    Around him flocks his tenantany.
    And sport at Foulkscourt Hall.
    With ale, wine, and brandy.
    Each youth must have his fill.
    And we'll spend the days at Foulkscourt
    As we did at Violet Hill.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Ellen Murphy
    Gender
    Female