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School: Móin Ruadh, Knocktopher

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Moanroe Commons, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Dochartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 307

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  1. The Battle of Carrick Shock

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    It being in December on a Wednesday morning,
    Strange rumour circled the country round,
    For it was confirmed by Chief Gibbon's warning,
    To enforce the tithes or the cattle pound.
    I
    Oh ye valiant men of this Irish nation,
    Where is the country can boast of more,
    Through extent Europe in rank and station
    And for their loyality great credit bore.
    III
    Britain boats of great Nelsons glory and Scotch men too of King Williams fame
    But Irish valour lies hid from story.
    Till there's a bard to recall its name.
    4
    Our chapel bells were kept
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Baby Mc Bride
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Kilkeasy, Co. Kilkenny