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School: Áthán (B.), Lios na Groighe (roll number 14173)

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Ahane, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Seán Ó Héalaithe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0523, Page 408

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  1. The Walls of Limerick

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    I
    The night felt dark round Limerick
    When all our lamps were still
    And for our foes in ambush
    (Wh) We laid beside the hill
    Like lions we boldly waited
    Watching for our prey
    With gallant Sarsfield at our back
    By the dawning of the day.
    II
    From Dublin came the yeoman
    With guns and warlike store
    They gained the walls of Limerick
    They wanted ten times more.
    Little was their notion
    At night they'd meet their doom
    To meet with noble Sarsfield
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tony Cosgrave
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Richhill, Co. Limerick