School: Lappen (roll number 2020)
- Location:
- Lappan, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Seán Ó Ruanadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 215
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- (continued from previous page)black band
Convulsions eclipsed them, their eyes burned grey
Sent Rice a free challenge for the 25th day
I cannot describe what I seen with my eyes
The true sons of Paddy would dazzle your eyes
They were well decorated, with a splendid brass band
"Step forth" was the the word, & "remember brave Dan"
The name of the headman I cannot well tell
Commanded the army 'gainst the d_____ imps of hell.
Arraigned them in battle, stand guns in the front
Come bayonets here? hereafter, blackthorns not blunt
Says Blayney to Bothwell that day's long gone by
When you or your Orange force they could make us fly
The great lord lieutenant we have his grand aid(continues on next page)
