School: Shanvough, Sráid na Cathrach (roll number 15827)
- Location:
- Shanavogh West, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó hAodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0625, Page 009
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- This man was resident magistrate in Co. Clare during the Crimes Act 1880. He was noted for his cruelty but the poem shows how truly justice was meted out to him. i
Hand me down my coat of mail, says the bold Clifford Lloyd
And I'll fill each Irish jail says the bold Clifford Lloyd
Hand me down my coat of mail with the peelers at my tail
And 'tis the devil if I fail says the bold Clifford Lloyd ii
With £4,00 a year says the bold Clifforf Lloyd
With £4,00 a year says the bold Clifforf Lloyd
With £4,000 a year, I will have the County clear
Or you may cut off my ear says the bold Clifford Lloyd. iii
I'm a King in Parliament says the bold Clifford Lloyd
I'm a King in Parliament says the bold Clifford Lloyd
I'm a King in Parliament and I'll make them pay the rent
Or by Jingoes they'll repent says the bold Clifford Lloyd. iv
Though a King can do no wrong says the bold Clifford Lloyd
Though a King can do no wrong says the bold Clifford Lloyd
Though a King can do no wrong fill my flask with whiskey strong
For the Ennis Road is long says the bold Clifford Lloyd.(continues on next page)
