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   Truagh woods behind.
   Before him rose the tall grey towers of Glasslough castle old,
   That a treasure held within its walls, more dear to him than gold;
   For there did dwell his first fond love McMahon's fair Maureen,
   That yet he hoped would bless his home, on Liskenna's hills so green.
   I've come my love to see you, for to-morrow I must go;
   with Mckenna's clan into Benburb there to support Owen Roe.
   I've come to ask my true love's prayers, and her blessing to obtain,
   For I may in the battle falls, we may never meet again.
   "Go forth my love, my blessing have, and smite the Saxon hard
   When you return I'll be your bridge, without another word"';
   With a warm embrace he bade adieu, as the sun was sinking down,
   Behind the stately wooded hills that o'erlooked Glasslough town,
   Brave McKenna lightly mounts his steed, and

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Charles Woods

   Gender

   Male

   Informant

   Mr. J. Mc Elmeel

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Corry, Co. Monaghan