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1. P.A. Mac Hugh (continued)

   

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   Great national pilgrims through-out the world,
   Should come and visit and take a view
   Of where grows the Shamrock in majestic grandeur,
   On the sod that covers the Great McHugh.

   From Slieve an Iarainn in the Co. Leitrim
   To Sligo Bay and arund Lough Gill
   And to Cruach Pádhraigh where fell the serpents.
   A tide of grief every breath doth fill
   And deep in mourning for our chief and darling.
   We bid a long and curt adieu,
   And pray that God may bless his soul forever.
   And crown with happiness our Own McHugh.

   

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Martin Conlon

   Gender

   Male

   Informant

   Michael Daly

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Glen, Co. Sligo