School: Cill Críosta
- Location:
- Kilchreest, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Seán Ó Cléirigh
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0342
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“Twas the first day of December, ¶ A cold and frosty day,”
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“Twas on the 4th of August down in Kilbeacanty . . .”
Twas on the 4th of August down in Kilbeacanty
We had a public meeting as you may plainly see
We had our Rev. Chairman and Duffy from Loughrea
To protest against Lord Gough that they came there that day
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'Twas on a Monday morning
Our chapel bell did ring
'Twas head throughout the parish and all our young men came
And when they did assemble they were led into Gort town
Where Kilbeacanty boys marched forward to meet those under the crown
III(continues on next page) - Collector
- Peggy Forde
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kilchreest, Co. Galway
- Informant
- Dan Ryan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Kilchreest, Co. Galway