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School: Móin Ruadh, Knocktopher

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Moanroe Commons, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Dochartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 303

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  1. The Battle of Carrick Shock (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    them that as sure as we stand on this rock
    "No tithes will to-day be collected from the home of this place Carrickshock"
    A pistols report was the answer young Treacy the hero fell dead
    Then flash the mountain weapons with Carrick-Shock lane running red
    A century has passed since that morning brave men the Walsh-mountains stillshock
    Who are proud of their fore-fathers value who fought at farfamed Carrick Shock.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eddie Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilkeasy, Co. Kilkenny