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1. Songs - It Is by Native Workmen We Will Make the Roads of Kill (continued)

   

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   V
   On the tenth of January
   Before the break of day,
   Those noble band of workmen,
   Marched unto the fray.

   VI
   At Dillon's Cross they took their stand
   It was glorious for to see
   Some with blades, and more with spades;
   Neath the flag of liberty.

   VII
   The other useless workmen,
   They took up their stand
   They were led by long-nosed Connolly
   And famous bold John Hand

   VIII
   The Butt Tackney he took up command
   He tried to show his skill
   But when he came to Kilmount,
   Of fighting he got his fill.

   IX
   Connolly jumped upon the road,
   And swore upon the book,

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Arthur Thompson

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Cornanurney, Co. Cavan

   Informant

   Patrick Clerkin

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Muff, Co. Cavan