School: Camross, Mountrath
- Location:
- Camross, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Heifernáin
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- Pat O’DonnellMy name is Pat O’Donnell,
And I come from Donegal,
I am you know a dangerous foe,
To traitors one and all.For the shooting of James Carey,
I been tried in London town,
And now upon the gallows high,
My life I must lay down.I sailed aboard the Montrose
In August ‘83
And on my voyage to Capetown
He was made known to meWhen I heard he was James Carey
We had angry words and blows
And the villain he strove to take my life
On board of the MontroseI stood up to defend myself
And fight before I die
My pocket pistol I drew forth
And at him I let fly(continues on next page)- Collector
- Máire Ní Ealuidhe
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Camross, Co. Laois