School: Gort na Mara (Seafield) (roll number 11565)
- Location:
- Donaghintraine, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Bean Uí Ghathaigh
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0168, Page 063
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- My name is Johnny Bán I'm a carman by trade
I deserted Queen Victoria in the year of '98
When i came in to Sligo in the middle of the night
The town was all in darkness and the moon was shining bright
I met with Tommy Cavanagh and he said the town was clear
We then went on together to have a glass of beer
We talked about the journey and what I had to do
The quicker you get out of here it suits the best for you
The police are on the search of you. Come drink your glass of ale
Dont give them the satisfaction to put you in Sligo jail
The words were only spoken when two "bobbies" came around
I started out before them like a hare before two hounds
I lay among the bushes as the day began to dawn.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- John Dowd
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Dromore West, Co. Sligo
