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1. Legendary Tales (continued)

   

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   XIII

   The Swanlinbar men were all determined
   To face the tyrant and make him yield,
   Their cheers re-echoed the heavenly regions
   As they manoeuvred in Gallagher's field.

   XIV

   My stupid brain can't reveal their number,
   A hundred thousand they exceeded far,
   All paying homage to the Star of Europe,
   The Catholic Curate of Swanlinbar.
   ( Rev. Bernard O' Reilly P.P)

   XV

   Had I the pen or the skill of Homer,
   Or the poet Virgil of ancient time
   I would feel unable to set forth the praises
   Of our holy pastor, he's a saint divine ( Rv. Peter Whelan P.P.)

   XVI

   I lay down my pen as the case is settled,
   So fill your glasses with wine and gin,
   And drink a health to our friend Montgomery,
   Noble Maguire and Benison.

   XVII

   We leave our case to these men of honour,
   That never were guilty of crime or wrong;
   And the Swanlinbar boys won't be forgotten
   It's no lie to call them old Grania's sons.

   

   Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.

   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Informant

   James Mc Govern

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   70

   Address

   Cornalon, Co. Cavan