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   During the Fenian rebellion two noble heroes went back to Manchester named Colonel Kelly from Mount Bellew and Deasy to fight for Irelands rights. They were captured by the English solders and put into prison. One day the English soldiers were changing them from one prison to another, an army of Irish veterans amongst whom were Allen, Larkin, and O'Brian attacked the van to set free Kelly and Deasy. A shot was fired through the keyhole, and killed sergeant Brett. It was never known who fired the shot, but Allen, Larking, and O'Brian were captured and hanged on the wrong. Twas' in November I well remember Two noble heroes to Manchester came Twas' their intention as I now will mention To free old Erin from its tyrant chains

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   Topics

   1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Bríghid Nic Loclainn

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Address

   Cloonkeen Oughter, Co. Galway

   Informant

   Mrs Honor Mc Loughlin

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   74

   Address

   Cloonkeen Oughter, Co. Galway