School: Moyne (B.) (roll number 13989)

Location:
Moyne, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Francis Doyle
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  1. A Song

    Bold Robin Gill of Edenmore

    1.
    "Bold Robin Gill of Edenmore,
    He was the foremost man,
    He'd take his spike and spear in hand,
    For faith and fatherland.
    11.
    He fought to free old Ireland,
    As did his brothers three,
    Alas, they're lying very low,
    Beneath yon hallowed tree.
    111.
    At Ballinamuck, fair Ballinamuck,
    He let the Saxon see,
    That Longford's sons were not afraid,
    To fight for liberty
    IV.
    Historic town of Ballinamuck,
    We love to praise thy ancient name,
    'Twas here our beloved heroes fought,
    Mids't fire, smoke and flame,
    V.
    'Twas here General Blake fell,
    Likewise brave McGee,
    Their valour there no tongue can tell,
    To set old Ireland free.
    (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
    Collector
    Tom Gray
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Birrinagh, Co. Longford