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School: Ráth Ciaragáin (Mount Bolus)

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Rathkeeragan, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
S. Mac Giolla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0809, Page 164

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  1. Kiloughey Barracks (continued)

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    All of a Gallant Irish man as you may understand.
    Who simply made all on his father's land.
    Sometimes spent in brick making till he has a fortune made
    For a rackrent farm a heavy purchase paid.
    Not knowing what way the times might go.
    His money he spent free.
    To repair a rackrent farm which proves his destony.
    His pockets are well loaded but he struggled for some years.
    Trying to pay the heavy cess with out either dread or fear.
    Till at length his crops all failed to grow. His rent he ne're could pay and he resolved to leave his place.
    And draw his crops away.
    He gave his friends all warning the night they were to go.
    Four hundred strong we did roll on not fearing any for.
    Four hundred strong we did roll on as you
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary T. Costello
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cappagowlan, Co. Offaly