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1. A Local Song (continued)

   “It was on the eight of October in the year of eighty four”

   

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   We beheld a glorious triumph of bloom and laurel green

   "Céad Míle Fáilte" was inscribed in letters large and full

   The sight was most imposing though the day was dark and dull

   We had brave men from Oldcastle who would die for Ireland's sake

   And more from Mounterconnaught that came across the lake

   From Crosserlough and Castlerahan our heroes came that day

   Moynalty, Kells, and Mullagh their green banners to display

   A splendid band from Ballyjamesduff came marching into town

   While the brass band from Old Castle through the streets played up and down

   Those happy cheers did seal our earss and our hearts grew young with glee

   We thought at length the hour had come when Ireland would be free

   Brave Sexton I saw there old Ireland's hope and pride

   With George Delaney brave and bold and Redmond by his side

   Joe Biggars too, tried and and true on the platform

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Kathleen Butler

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Enagh, Co. Cavan

   Informant

   Mrs Butler

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   c. 58

   Address

   Enagh, Co. Cavan