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1. Song - Centenary of the Battle of Ballinamuck (continued)

   

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   I thought of long ago
   I saw the streets o'oergrown with grass
   Their homes made desolate
   And sadly oer my spirits passed
   The thoughts of ninety eight

   I stood upon the sacred ground
   Where Irish heroes sleep
   Who gave their lives their homes to save
   Their souls to God to keep
   They gave their lives for to regain
   Their rights usurpers took
   They would have freedom or a grave
   At leave of Ballinamuck.

   I saw the flags of green and gold
   Unfurl to display
   The feelings of both young and old
   Assembled there that day
   From far and near to celebrate
   Their brands and banners took
   In memory of the ninety eight
   Who died at Ballinamuck.

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   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Seán Ó Céilleachair

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Múinteoir