Volume: CBÉ 0485 (Part 1)

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1. The Heapstown Demonstration (in 1879)

   

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   (Composed by Pat Byron Derrymore)

   I
   Of all the deeds of lasting fame
   That would your noble hearts inflame
   Theres [?] that one of glorious name
   The Heapstown demonstration

   II
   Thousands there that day did come
   To hear the sound of fife and drum
   And celebrate wit music hum
   That sweet demonstration

   III
   That evening just at stroke of two
   All bands and banners that were due
   Will Irishmen both staunch and true
   By the far famed cairn gathered

   IV
   From Ballymote and Sligo Town
   And Ballyrush of far renown
   To plead their cause and win their own
   Those gaels had hoped for like their fahters.

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   Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.

   History Edit

   Date

   13 Márta 1938

   Item type

   Lore

   Language

   Béarla

   Writing mode

   Handwritten

   Writing script

   Roman script

   Informant

   • Seán Breathnach