School: Ardlow
- Location:
- Ardlow, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Mac Síomain
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A Local Song
“It was on the eight of October in the year of eighty four”
It was on the eight of October in the year of eighty four,That day will be remembered around green Erin's shoreWhen the Patriots of Ireland with their hearts to Erin wedAssembled in their thousands with Joe Biggars at their headThere were many in Virginia Town whose heads were old and greyThey were never known to witness such a grand and glorious playBoth young and old I do behold were advancing towards the sceneAnd each one wore or rather bore some emblems of the greenOur heroes came with fife and drum from far-famed KillinkereWhile the Bailieboro' brass band played sweet music in the airThese bands I wee all wore the green and with their master's handThey played the Harp of Tara's Halls, and God save IrelandWhen we approached this good old town to view the gladdening scene(continues on next page)- Collector
- Kathleen Butler
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Enagh, Co. Cavan
- Informant
- Mrs Butler
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- c. 58
- Address
- Enagh, Co. Cavan