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 153
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A Song (continued)
“Through the green hills of Kerry”
(continued from previous page)With bombs and grenades they were killed in a hurry
While Murphy encamped on the banks of the Laune
V
Sad was my heart at the death
of brave Rory
And Buckley and Traynor and
Foley likewise
With bombs and grenades we
invaded their stronghold,
Our boys were victorious in
country and town.
VI
Though we laid down our arms
we did not surrender
We're ready to die for old
Ireland again
The gallant Republic has men
to defend it
Regardless of prison torture(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Éamonn Ó Corradáin
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Éamonn Ó Corradáin
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male