School: Tombrack (roll number 15940)
- Location:
- Tombrack, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Máighréad, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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When those traitors did appear those words they did explain
They swore he worked the cannon on Arklow's bloody plain
They swore he worked the cannon and headed the pike-men,
And near the town of Gorey three Orange men did kill.vi
Where are you Matthew Davis or why dont you come in?
To prosecute poor Byrne that now lies in Rathdrum.
The devil has him chained fast repenting for his sin
In lakes of fire and brimstone with sulphur to his chin.vii
When the devil saw him coming, he sang a merry song
Saying "welcome Matthew Davis what kept you out so long
Where is that traitor Dixon to the crown so loyal and true
And Ive a warm corner for Biddy Doolin too.viii
God rest then Billy Byrne may his name for ever shine
Through Italy France and Flanders and all along(continues on next page)- Collector
- M. Uí Dh.