School: Cnoc Breac (roll number 13041)

Location:
Knockbrack, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Conchubhair
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  1. O Kerry foremost in the strife when freedom war began,
    How many a hero lost his life how many a rebel gone,
    Another song of gried and woe bereft of hope and cheer,
    Another martyer is laid low the Black Smith Volunteer.
    II
    At home he was a gallant son a patriot tired and true,
    When Humphery raised his flag in high,
    What did Dan Murphy do,
    For independence he did stand in his heart he knew no fear
    For he clasped his rifle in his hand the Black Smith Volunteer
    III
    Within his forge he sang so sweet and loud his anvil rang
    He little thought that he would meet Mulcahy's murder gang
    Achone the spies were sick around and his hour of death had come
    For the free state blood hounds
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Tadhg Mc Govern
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromlegagh, Co. Kerry