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1. A Ballad of 1888 (continued)

   

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   Besides he suffered hard in jail,
   mind don't you let it slip,
   But in with gallant brave McHugh for
   the coming membership.

   Mr. Tully is a man that that's well
   respected round our Isle,
   He is editor of the Herald that's
   published there in Boyle.
   He always fought for Ireland and
   now let the country see,
   That brave McHugh and Tully will be
   north and south M. Ps.

   Leitrim is a county that wants a
   true M.P.,
   If the pledge he makes, to us he breaks
   will run him out you'll see,
   We never will despise man for the coarseness of his coat,
   And hurrah for noble Leitrim for each
   cabin has a vote.

   Success to our clergymen and
   long life to Father Drumm,
   Our ladies and our gentlemen who to
   the meeting come,
   Three cheers for Father Dolan who
   brought the meeting there,
   Three more for gallant Mr. Rocher who

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Rosaleen Rooney

   Gender

   Female

   Informant

   Mr James Slevin

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   65

   Occupation

   Farmer

   Address

   Munakill, Co. Leitrim