School: Clanna Caoilte (B.) (roll number 12286)

Location:
Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Síthe
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    foremost. Perhaps it may be that because Charlie was my great comrade and that I loved him greatly, that the scene was seared into my memory. It is still fresh and clear the dirge of the war pipes played by Flor Begley, the slow march of the Brigade Flying Column, the small group of only six others mourners: the rain-soaked sky and eath and the wintry moon that shone, vanished, and shone again as we lowered him into his grave. The grief stricken faced of the rifleman as I gave the order for their last salute to a gallant patriot leader – “Present Arms” and the three volleys and the “Last Post” ringing clearly in the night air are still vivid. The final tribute in an oration by the Column leader was given and we turned from his grave and marched away to the West to cross the main Bandon-Clonakilty road before the dawn broke.
    Some day-soon it is hoped, when the Irish people again make paramount the virtues of patriotism, courage, truth and
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