School: Caisleán Uí Liatháin (C.) (roll number 6845)

Location:
Castlelyons, Co. Cork
Teacher:
S. Ní Mhuchadha
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    A Yankee he stepped up to me & asked me did I know
    The mts. of Tipp. or the green hills of Cloghroe
    Or could I tell where C. fell. Who died his land to free
    Or the tower that C. M. robbed down
    Yes I can tell where C. fell in lone Kilclooneys Wood
    & the tower that. C. M. robbed twas by his side we stood.
    When he gave the word we raised our swords which made the English frown
    & We gave 3 cheers again & again for the harp without the crown
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