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School: Goresbridge (B.) (roll number 800)

Location:
Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Antóin Daltún
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0861, Page 408

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  1. Local Ballads - The Battle of Kilcomney (Goresbridge 1798)

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    'Twas in the year of '98, that time of blood and woe,
    When many a Saxon reeled beneath the rebels vengeful blow.
    The Britons Troops before them fled like chaff upon the Gale,
    As they heard the dreadful war-cry of the sons of Granuale.
    On June the 6th and 20th I've heard some old men say,
    The Battle of Kilcomney was fought and lost that day.
    The rebels they were routed though they strove with right good will,
    And many a pikeman wandered that night upon the hill.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Kavanagh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Michael Keegan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny