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1. A Song (continued)

   “A long farewell to Headford hill its true I now must bid”

   

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   A long farewell to Headford hill its true I now must bid And face Tralee's cold prison cell as my comrades often did Whatever way they'll punish me its true I wont reneige I'll lead the van like an Irishman to guard old Ireland's league. Chorus With a willing mind I am inclined as you may understand To march and fight both day and night for the rights of Father-land Till up once more we'll drink go leór to Headford's noble pride Who is now a slave in a living grave young Healy true and tried. The crime for which they've banished and keep me bound here in It was because Base Balfour's laws I boldly did condemn His link eyed spies did me surmise oer many a hill and dale My object being to unfold the green and free old Innisfail Chrs. With a willing mind ect. For when I gaze through the penal days my breast

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   1. seánra
      1. filíocht
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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Pádraig Mac Carrthaigh

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Múinteoir

   Address

   Lios na gCeann, Co. Chiarraí

   Informant

   Bean Uí Loinnsigh

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   60

   Address

   An Dúcharraig Bheag, Co. Chiarraí