School: Béal Átha an Dá Chab
- Location:
- Ballydehob, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Síle Ní Mhathúna
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A Song
“T'was early on Monday morning my wandering steps did lead me”
I
T'was early on Monday morning my wandering steps did lead me ;
By a farmer's habitation through meadows and green lawns,
Where I heard, great lamentations with the small birds they were making ; saying
"We'll have no more engagements in the hills of Mullach Bán".
2
Squire Johnson he is running for honour and for treason ;
He never turned traitor, nor betrayed the rights of man,
But now we are in danger, by a wicked deceiving stranger ;
That has promised transportation
To the Boys of Mullach Bán.
3
I hear the seas are roaring, the billows they are rolling ;
As the heroes cross the ocean, I thought the seas would dry,
The trout and salmon gaping, the cuckoo left her station ;
So fare you well dear Erinn, and the boys of(continues on next page)- Collector
- Minnie Sullivan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Ballydehob, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Mrs Sedwards
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 84
- Address
- Ballydehob, Co. Cork