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School: Knocknagilla

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Knocknagillagh, Co. Cavan
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T. Gilchrist
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    Now all young men who are fond of fun
    Come listen unto me.
    I'll sing for you a verse or two that outlines history.
    It's how one man did stop a "band' and would not let it through,
    Ah, Molly dear we'll shed a tear, this
    night by the Foggy Dew.
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    It happened on an Xmas day, the weather it being fine,
    The band it marched in full strength, itnumbered 29.
    For to welcome back the "Castle-hack" that joined the colours blue.
    Brave Molly's sons, with fifes and drums,
    Marched out on the Foggy Dew.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eugene Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Thomas Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cullin, Co. Cavan