School: Gort Leitreach (roll number 15960)

Location:
Gortletteragh, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Cionnaith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0214, Page 425

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  1. It happened once upon a time.
    As sages tell in phrase sublime.
    That Tom Gilheany, stout and straight,
    Prepared his pike in ninety eight.
    And, from Drumkeeran, did advance,
    To join the gallant sons of France.
    Thus, hastily equipped for war,
    He journeyed on to Castlebar,
    Where there he showed good Irish play
    Before the Saxons ran away.
    It made him joyful to behold
    The flutter of the green and gold.
    And oftentimes that day he said.
    "Thank God the green waves o'er the red.
    Next morning for Collooney then
    He marched with the Killala men.
    Where victory again did smile
    Upon the banners of our isle.
    The rank and file, with lances long,
    Unfailing nerves and sinews strong
    The vengeful mandate did obey
    Which made them victors of the day.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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