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School: Tigneatha

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Pádraig Ó Caomhánaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0053, Page 0035

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  1. Song of Ballygowan

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    I
    The day of the evictions some thousands were there,
    To conquer those tyrants each mam did prepare,
    The officers bugle soon gave a lout trill,
    And they all made an attack upon Thomas Finn's mill.
    Chorus
    The banner of Freedom is waving there still,
    While guarded by Abby and brave Abbyville
    Coolfinn's lovely castle in the valley look down,
    That brightens the glories of sweet Ballygowan.
    II
    Walsh, Finn and Kelly were evicted that day
    Likewise Pat McDonagh that lies in the clay,
    There was bold Teddy Meara who never did fail.
    Our hero John Kelly was sent off
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Pallas, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Michael Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Pallas, Co. Galway