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1. A Local Song (continued)

   “In Keelinga there are two very old inhabitants Mr and Mrs John O' Leary.”

   

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   But the thought will bring delight let my path be dark or bright
   That McCarthy won the flower of Cahermore.

   
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   Then here's to that noble Boy may his wife be full of joy
   May he never lose the Laurels that he bore.
   And each day that rolls along make his arm proud and strong
   To defend the flower he won in Cahermore.

   

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2. Another Local Song

   “In Keeling a there are two very old inhabitants Mr and Mrs John O' Leary.”

   

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   In Keelings there are two very old inhabitants Mr & Mrs John OLeary. They had a son by the name of Jerome. He took part in the famous ambushes in South Cork, and was mortally wounded at Crossbarry. The following verses were composed in memory of him. I Fair shone the sun on the Irish Brigade As with God's overwhelm we fought. Joy filled each heart as Crossbarry was won Though dearly that victory was bought Foe men lay round me all mingled in fear Comrades lay dying and dead Among them young Leary the pride of his Corps Who's bright eyes grew dim as he said

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   Language

   English

   Informant

   John Connolly

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Killinga, Co. Cork