School: Ughtyneill (roll number 12897)

Location:
Ughtyneill, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad, Bean Uí Chinnéide
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  1. My curse on Cavan and their perjured jury,
    For blood and fury they were enclined
    They struck the judge into confusion
    By false prosecution they led him blind
    'Twas there those Calvanites they swore blasphemly
    The life of Geraghty that they would save
    If he'd consent to their abominations
    And swear his own men's lives away
    But Luther's breed they were mistaken,
    Twas not in his grain to do such a thing,
    For he proved loyal all his days
    And died a victim at the end
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cristina Nic an t Saoi
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballymakane, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Padraigh Ó Ceanglaigh
    Gender
    Male