School: Bulgaden (C.), Kilmallock (roll number 13791)
- Location:
- Bulgaden, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Isibéal, Bean Uí Bhriain
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0509, Page 519
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- (continued from previous page)When the brave men who struck the "Old Land" retreated
Outnumbered - not routed- betrayed not defeated
Their gallant young comrade who fought so elated
Poured out his hearts blood when behind them he lay
When gory and cold by the wayside they found him
Beneath the bleak freezing sky lifeless alone
He wore the loved badge of the virgin around him
But "the name of the patriot" to all was unknown
Was he one of those whom our country so loyal
With the name of assassin so shamefully banned
Whose faithful young bosoms but longed for the end
To shed their dear blood for their suffering land?
But prouder your fate gallant lover of Erin
To fall for you country, her native green wearing
Than bear the high name that some traitors are brearing
With the gold of the spoiler polluting your hand. When a warrior falls midst his people victorious
With the foes of the country laid round him in dust
The emblems of victory exalted and glorious
Encircle his statue and hallow his bust
But for you, son of freedom, your fall was as noble
You died for the land which your heart longed to save(continues on next page)
