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School: Saints Peter & Paul, Balbriggan

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Baile Brigín, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
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Bean Uí Chorcoráin
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    469
    Says the Land League man
    IV
    In seventeen eighty two
    Says the Land League man
    What did Henry Gratten do?
    Says the Land League man
    He is in is grave
    His country he tried to save
    He has left that duty to men as brave
    Says the Land League man.
    Mabel Purfield
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mabel Purfield
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Moore
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile an Phúcaigh Beag, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath