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School: Tombrack (roll number 15940)

Location:
Tombrack, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Máighréad, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0895, Page 368

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  1. Billy Byrne of Ballymanus (continued)

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    368
    the Rhine
    May the Lord have mercy on him and all such men as he
    Who stood upright for Ireland's cause and fight for liberty.
    This song was handed in by one of the pupils last year. I do not know the author.
    M. ui Dh.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Thro' Ferns Town

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    Here are other verses from Grannell, the Poet, levelled at the Ferns, bigots.
    Thro' Ferns Town
    i
    Through Fern's Town as I did pass
    I saw a Bible-braying ass
    He wore no tail nor shoulder cross
    But he cut a curious caper
    11
    "His reverence" he got on his shanks
    Began to read some Bible pranks
    I really thought he'd strain his flanks
    To kick the Rock of Peter
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Anthony Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Raheen, Co. Wexford