School: Lusmagh
- Location:
- Gortarevan, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: T. Ó Floinn
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This song is describing the Lusmagh hurlers beaten in Drum-Cullen. It was composed by Mr. Browne in Birr about thirty years ago.
I
Come all ye young heroes so young true and brave.
The bold sons of Erin we meant to deceive,
By hurling a match in Shinrone town.
Against Fortal, Drum-Cullen
and brave Ballin-Down.
II
From the chapel of Lusmagh those young men did start.
Each man with a hurl(e) and a bright gaelic heart.
The crowds in the brakes received great renown.
And they cheered for their(continues on next page)
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- Kathleen Gallagher
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- Female
