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School: An Caipín, Inis Céin

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Cappeen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Liam Ó Cruadhlaoich
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    “Come all ye Irish heroes that are seeking for liberty.”

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    you know had might
    With lashes we were torn and sore were our hearts and lights
    The ship was in the harbour by order of Quarantine
    To banish those brave heroes from the Country thats always green
    Crying Aililiu mo mháilín, mo mháilín a goideadh uaim
    Aililiú mo mháilín na prátaí is measa dúinn.
    In the year "98" you know when we gained our Right
    Our gallant volunteers they appeared like the Stars so bright
    They put down Penal laws all wrath and indignity
    Old Erin's foes were scalded you know how they had to flee,
    How gallant you behaved on the plains of Waterloo
    Old Wellington was slain that day were it not for you
    Crying Aililiú mo mhailín, mo mháilín a
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Cross
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    86
    Occupation
    Smith
    Address
    Cappeen West, Co. Cork