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School: Cill Ábhaill

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Killavil, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Conláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0185, Page 0355

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  1. A Ballad of 1798

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    Ainm an Duine: John P. Cryan
    A Seoladh: Ougham. Killavil
    A Aos: 52 years
    Gairm Bheatha: A Farmer.
    A Ballad of 1798.
    Oh Billy Connell tell me of the days when you were young
    And the stirring scenes you witnessed
    Come tell me how you battled for the freedom of our land
    When the gallant Frenchmen landed in Mayo.
    2
    I will mabouchal I tell you
    Though my memory is dim
    And withered now and feeble is my hand
    I'll tell you how we raised the old green banner long ago
    And battled for the freedom of our land.
    3
    The sun behind Leitrims Hill
    In glory hath gone down
    While the dew over leas and dell was falling fast
    When like a flash of lightning
    Burst the news upon our shore
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. 1798 (~642)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John P. Cryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ogham, Co. Sligo