School: Gaigue (B.), Ballinamuck (roll number 13305)

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1. Tom Gilheany (continued)

   

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   Until this excitment died away.
   Thrice seven years rolled by
   With all its joys and tears
   And Ferguson he did prepair
   And started for Drumkeeran fair
   There like a burly business man
   To buy a horse he there began
   But when the bargain it was made
   Another man stepped in and said
   I'll keep this horse so you may try
   Another of his king to buy
   Ferguson did long content
   Without assistance or a friend
   Until he got over awed and cowd
   At the appearance of the crowd
   At length a man asked for his name
   Or from the place from whence he came
   His answer was Im far from home
   And to you all I am unknown
   But then no rebel might I fear
   If Tom Killheeny had been here
   A lusty voice did then cry out
   Pray what is that about
   Or if not mentioned for a bam
   The word Killheeny here I am
   A'h Tom avick the yeoman said
   I think Im worthy of your aid

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Michael Connolly

   Gender

   Male

   Informant

   John Duffy

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Lettergullion, Co. Longford