School: Lappen (roll number 2020)
- Location:
- Lappan, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Seán Ó Ruanadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 216
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- (continued from previous page)To H--- with your bloodhounds, we'll wear the cockade
Rice warned all parties of the church of Rome
Come right well loaded, each man from his home
Good ammunition and swords of the best
And flying green ribbons be every man dressed.
They were there from Counties of rank high & low
There were some from Kilkenny & some from Mayo
But when the Middletown heroes came up in full flight to guard Leitrim Chapel on the 25th night
- Come all you gallant sportsmen, come listen to my song.
I hope you will excuse me if I say any wrong,
A native, bold sportsman these words I will pen down,(continues on next page) - Collector
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