School: Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar

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Newcastle, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Ó Seaghdha
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    blood in streams did flow.
    Come on he said my loyal men your work in Meelin you have done well
    Number twelve said shoot him dead the captain he said no
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    When they reached Maoin Caora they scoured their guns most daring
    They gave three cheers for Erin and onwards marched for home.
    Our moonlight flag was flying, our boys on every hill along the line
    But Badford's dogs we do defy for now we are safe at home.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English