School: Doire na Cathrach, Dúnmaonmhuighe (roll number 13543)
- Location:
- Derrynacaheragh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Risteárd Mac Gearailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0306, Page 076
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Another Local Song
“Electors pay attention and listen for a while, Till I'll tell you of the changes, that are made in Erin's Isle”
verse I
Electors pay attention and listen for a while,
'Till I'll tell you of the changes that are made in Erin's Isle,
The election of new councellors to represent us in our cause,
To amend the state of Ireland, and to ritefy her laws.2.
I must ask you to assemble in ernest not for sport,
To elect a true born patriot, for the division of Warrens Court,
The man that I refer to is a man of ancient fame,
A famous '67 man and O'Mahony is his name.3.
Be ready in yer thousands upon the polling day,
From Kenneighs methodist round tower, to the castle(continues on next page)