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1. Ballad - You Sons of the Shamrock I Hope You'll Draw Near (continued)

   

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   This dam prosecutor, well known by his fame, -
   Unsanctified Nanna they call him by name.
   He says, "To confine them (or him) I'll instantly go;
   I'll swear them in legions, be they guilty or no."

   By a false indictment, it's plain you may see,
   They confined our darling a month, two or three.
   But when he returns he'll bud in full bloom
   Please God he will flourish like the roses in June.

   On the day of his release, to meet him we'll go;
   On the night of St. Patrick we'll rosin our bow.
   With songs so melodious, with chorus and joy,
   We'll have great illumination to welcome our boy.

   It's now to conclude and have an end:
   You Great God of Glory, this young man defend,
   And keep him from meeting cursed Chambers again.
   My curse may attend him forever. Amen.

   Collected from the late Paddy Dempsey of Rooskey whose father used to sing songs and ballads. 19/7/1934 T.J. Barron
   Allen Adams was known as Allen Buidhe. (J McBrien) He lived in a house where the present catholic Church stands in Shercock. (J McBrien)
   P. Dempsey believes the hero of this song was a Rice from Knappa (see p. 61)
   Further notes on page 23.

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   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. filíocht
         1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)

   Languages

   Irish

   English

   Collector

   Thomas J. Barron

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Teacher

   Informant

   Patrick Dempsey

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Rúscaigh, Co. an Chabháin