School: Cnoc na Groighe (B.), Ráth Mhór (roll number 1685)
- Location:
- Knocknagree, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Diarmuid Ó Muimhneacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0357, Page 319
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- (continued from previous page)Since he evicted the nine tenants in Kerry and Cathair Mhór.
Local Songs
“You farmers of Ireland and poor servant boys.”
You farmers of Ireland and poor servant boys.
The time has now come that will open your eyes.
The Insurance is past and fast on the road.
And your conscience must tell you for whom.
you will vote.
If you voted for Redmond 'tis then you will say.
Bad luck to the rascal that led us astray.
If I had it now I would know what I'd do.
I would vote for O'Brien so gallant and true.II
You remember the Election of Paddy Guiney
And how all the "Mollys" of sweet Knocknagree.
When with stones and with bottles and porter quite free.
They thought they would bring victory to Michael Barry.
Composed by: Peter Connell, Tureen Knocknagree, Co. Cork
The "Mollys" were the supporters fo Mr. John Redmond. Paddy Guiney was elected on, The All-for-Ireland policy of William O'Brien.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Seán Ó Cróinín
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Scrahan, Co. Cork
- Informant
- John O' Connell
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 80
- Address
- Scrahan, Co. Cork
