School: Corrabha (Curravagh)

On this page

1. An Tiarna Talún (continued)

   

   Share Share Post

   (continued from previous page)

   him too,

   By cursed means or wily schemes Glangevlin to subdue

   Whilst the stern arm of British law was dealt unsparingly,

   Through our noble counsel Mr. Wray four patriots got free.

   
   3

   And sixteen more for thirty days confined with labour hard,

   For pleading for their country's rights oh what a poor reward,

   And feeling they were innocent they made a just appeal

   Before a higher tribunal where Justice did prevail

   But the noble brave McGovern who loved his country well

   They did confine for two long months in Sligo's prison's cell

   Because he was a patriot who hated landlord sway

   The vulture eye of Whiteside did mark him for his prey.

   
   4

   
   Success attend those noble men exposed to British laws

   Who've sacrificed their liberty for Erin's glorious cause

   May the Lord divine inspire the mind of the Judge who rules the land

   Who dealt impartial Justice when their trial they did stand

   (continues on next page)

   

   Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.

   History Edit

   Topics

   1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)

   Languages

   Irish

   English

   Collector

   Brighid Ní Shiordan

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Carrick West, Co. Cavan

   Informant

   Seán Sheeran

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Dergvone, Co. Leitrim