School: Cnoc Sceach, An Léim (roll number 10603)
- Location:
- Knockskagh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Ss. Mac Carrthaigh
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Another Local Song (continued)
“In Keeling a there are two very old inhabitants Mr and Mrs John O' Leary.”
(continued from previous page)Chorus
Let me rest where the shamrock grows
Say I fell fighting the foe.
Fought like a man and gave blow for blow.
And died like a true Irish Soldier
II
Bravely he fought in the thick of the fight
He fought neath the flag he loved best
Until death the victor overtook him at last
And gallantly fighting he fell
There with his Comrades young Leary was found
Around him they stood as he lay
He hushed as he whispered for one last bright glance
Of Keeling's green hills far away.
III
Over in Bandon young Leary was laid
And there by his grave slowly crept
Grey-Haired and feeble his old Mother kneels
And whispers my Darling Boy rest
Warm Irish Hearts they are proud of his deeds
And mourn oer the tomb of his grave
Fair Shone the sun and bedued with Tears
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- Informant
- Mr John Connolly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Killinga, Co. Cork