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1. An Incident of the Famine Days (continued)

   

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   can be seen on the wall about a hundred yards below the Shilling Hill even to this day.

   

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   “You skillful bard of this Irish nation Pray assist me in those verses true...”

   

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   The young man who was shot in this incident was named Andrew Cullen, and the guard who shot him was named Walker. The following verses which were composed in connection with the murder of Cullen were collected by Tom Caroll of Spa. He heard them from his grandfather Mr. James Carroll with whom he lives. You skilful bard of this Irish nation Pray assist me in those verses true Till I describe of a dreadful murder Commited by Walker near Abbey View. One Saturday night by the Castle Garden Young Andrew Cullen made it his way On to a wake that was convenient To spend the night in mirth and play

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   Language

   English

   Informant

   James Carroll

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   72

   Address

   Boyle, Co. Roscommon