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School: Ballygibbon, Baile Mhistéala

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Ballygiblin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Riagain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0376, Page 128

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    Brennan On The Moor.
    'Tis of a famous high-way man a story I will tell
    His name was Willie Brennan in Ireland he did dwell.
    'Twas on the Kilworth mountains he began his wild career
    Where many a wealthy gentleman before him shook with fear.
    Chorus:-
    Brennan on the moor, Brennan on the moor
    Brave, bold undaunted stood young Brennan on the moor.
    II
    A brace of loaded pistols he carried night and day
    He never robbed a poor man upon the king's high way.
    But, taking from the rich man, like Turpin and Black Bess.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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