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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0802, Page 154

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  1. An Election Song - Private Dinny Bannon

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    1st
    Come all you true brave Irishmen and listen to my song.
    I hope you will excuse me if I detain you very long.
    It concerns aby election that lately did take place.
    To fill a so called vacancy in Offaly and in Leix.
    2nd
    Kilmurry was a busy place upon the polling day.
    A motor car it was sent out the votors to convey.
    Poor Dick he went along with for to pick and chose,
    Employed by private Bannon with the buckels on his shoes.
    3rd
    Three candidates were in the field
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tom Scally
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Baile Thaidhg Beag, Co. Uíbh Fhailí