School: Árd na Giuíse (Firmount), Donaghmore (roll number 1692)

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Firmount, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Heádhra
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  1. Come boys pledge a last in a bumper most bright,
    To the men who lie fettered in prison to-night.
    Condemned by packed juries and perjurers base,
    But there is one beyond all who is worthy of praise.
    He who spoke through his rifle wherever he went,
    That renowned legislator for lowering the rent.
    For moral force theories could never accord,
    With the noble desires of this patriot Bard.
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    Near the Muskerry mountains he first drew his breath,
    And imbibed the pure air of his dear native heath.
    And e'er he had grown to the age of a man,
    To battle for freedom he bravely began.
    Though England's proud warriors may boast of their skill,
    Their fleets and their armies, discipline and drill.
    Far dearer to me was the Volunteer Guard,
    That obeyed the command of the Muskerry Bard.
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    He defeated for years, all the limbs of the law,
    And for daring and pluck struck each deepest with awe.
    And the threat of his name spoken ever so tender,
    Had made the most mean-hearted grabber surrender.
    Twenty five times at least in the dock did he stand,
    And was never betrayed by his brave hearted band.
    Though often was offered a bounteous reward,
    For a member to swear on this chivalrous Bard.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English