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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0291, Page 222

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    His native country
    To defend the Irish people he tried many a plan and scheme
    And our gallant son got favour once,"
    Said poor old Gráine - Mhaol.
    3.
    Since O'Connell's time in 29.
    We hadn't braver men,
    They are struggling hard both night and day
    For to claim our rights again,
    Sill by coercion I'm bound
    My sons were sent to jaol.
    I do not fret we'll have Home Rule yet,"
    Said pool old Gráine - Mhaol.
    4
    I thought she had a gallant harp.
    By her side she let it fall,
    And played the tunes of Brian Ború, Garrówen[?] and Tara's Hall,
    God save Ireland was the next and the martyrs that died in jaol.
    And that's the last sight I've seen of poor old Graine - Mhaol.
    6
    I awoke then of my slumber excited by a fright,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolagh More, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr T. O' Donovan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Coolagh More, Co. Cork