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1. The Downfall of Schull (continued)

   

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   Out from the town at once to go
   And take the road to Barryroe
   And for a time to settle down
   Within or near Dunmanway town
   They were, for so they understood,
   To carry with them all they could
   And as the law as yet proclaims
   They were to put the rest in flames
   Then if a German foe should come
   He would indeed be stricken dumb
   And say with lips both parched and [?]
   "Tis Moscow on a tiny scale!"
   It is indeed a doleful stroke
   This threatened end by fire and smoke
   If German legions grab you tight
   Tis fair to say "It serves you right"
   You often walked the streets about
   And mocked the British soldiers' fate
   Exposed to death and hardships great
   Wild rumours flew about the town
   When British battleships went down.
   All local sailors whom you knew
   You numbered in the doomed ship's crew
   To sage advice, come, listen now,
   Remove a frown from off each brow,

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Location

   Skull, Co. Cork

   Collector

   Rita Newman

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Derreennatra, Co. Cork