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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn

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Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
An Mháthair M. Síle
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    I was tried in Dublin town.
    And forced to die on the scaffold high,
    My life I must lay down.
    II
    I sailed on board the ship Mellrose,
    In August '83 and on my way to Cape Town.
    It was well know to me,
    When I found out he was Carey,
    We had angry words and blows.
    This villian he thought to take my life.
    On board of the ship Mellrose.
    Carey's wife burst into the cabin where he lay.
    And when she saw him in his gore,
    It filled her with dismay.
    O'Donnell you have shot my
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Liathán
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baunta, Co. Kilkenny