School: Coillte Craobhacha, Drumlish (roll number 15108)
- Location:
- Kiltycreevagh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: S. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0758, Page 447
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- (continued from previous page)Thro' Monaduff & Barragh, he quickly took his way,
Till he reached Drumshambo Curragh, just by the close of day.
He lay among the reeds that night, his wounds inflamed & sore,
But the thoughts of his gallant comrades, it grieved him ten times more.
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In under cover there he lay; an outlaw did remain,
Till he went back to Fardromin, when peace it was proclaimed.
He reached the ago of 85; then from this earth he passed,
But his down-trodden country, he loved unto the last.
And often in his heavy years, those words he used to say, "Boys" keep your pikes well sharpened; they may serve another day."
- Collector
- James Mc Kenna
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Múinteoir
- Informant
- Patrick Gill
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- c. 45
- Address
- Gaigue, Co. Longford
