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School: St Brigid's Convent, Goresbridge (roll number 15695)

Location:
Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. Aibhistín
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  1. The Battle of Kilcumney - Fought During the Rebellion of 1798 (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    She sleeps beneath the cold sod
    In Ballinkillen chapel yard
    She saw the dawning on that night
    Which nothing can retard
    She lived til old, she passed away
    Peace for her soul we pray
    We have maidens,
    Thank God, like her yet
    Ans plenty here today.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Somers
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyellin and Tomdarragh, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Mrs Mahon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyellin and Tomdarragh, Co. Carlow