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School: Ármhach (B.)

Location:
Arvagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Mac Samhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0983, Page 380

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  1. Myles the Slasher (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    But there on the bridge stood OReilly
    The Slashers from Cavan's greed side
    Around him flashed many a sabre,
    And above him his banner spread wide
    Scant greeting had he for the Scotchmen
    Who came in the garb of a foe,And full stout was the foeman who'd brave him
    They knew well the weight of his blow
    Benburb heard the cry of his troopers
    And the Blackwater rang with his shout
    When the arm of Red Owen in vengeance
    Out the Scot & the Saxon to rout
    He scattered the legions at Limerick
    He stood on the bridge of Clonmel
    When the score of their iron clad troopers
    And psalm singing Puritens fell.
    And now ever foremost in battle
    He braves the stout hosts of Munroe
    And stands in the vanguard of danger
    With his troops all ranged in a row
    Then out from the ranks of the foemen
    Rode the chief of a fair Lowland glen
    And proudly demanded OReilly
    To surrender the bridge and his men.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    J.J Mc Govern
    Gender
    Male