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School: Dubh-Áth (B.) (roll number 11067)

Location:
Duagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410, Page 145

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  1. A Song - The Boys of Sweet Duagh

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    I
    Sad and mournful is the tale
    Which I am forced to tell.
    From Ballyheigue to Abbeyfeale
    We mourned their loss as well,
    Where are the men who raised the flag.
    And freedom's sword did draw?
    Who trampled down the English rag.?
    The Boys of Sweet Duagh.
    II
    When Kerymen from far and near
    Attended Brosna raid,
    Who were the first that did appear,
    And started to blockade -.?
    Their motor-car prepared for war
    With hatchet, rope, and saw,?
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádraig Mac Síthigh
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Pádraig Mac Síthigh
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male