School: Corrabha (Curravagh)
- Location:
- Curraghvah, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: (name not given)
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- (continued from previous page)him too,By cursed means or wily schemes Glangevlin to subdueWhilst the stern arm of British law was dealt unsparingly,Through our noble counsel Mr. Wray four patriots got free.
3And 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 prevailBut the noble brave McGovern who loved his country wellThey did confine for two long months in Sligo's prison's cellBecause he was a patriot who hated landlord sway The vulture eye of Whiteside did mark him for his prey.
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Success attend those noble men exposed to British lawsWho've sacrificed their liberty for Erin's glorious causeMay the Lord divine inspire the mind of the Judge who rules the landWho dealt impartial Justice when their trial they did stand(continues on next page)- Collector
- Brighid Ní Shiordan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carrick West, Co. Cavan
- Informant
- Seán Sheeran
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Dergvone, Co. Leitrim