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School: Scoil na mBráthar (roll number 16739)

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Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
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An Br. M.N. Mac Oireachtaigh
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  1. Stories, Songs and Ballads of '98

    “Ninety eight is the year of the famous battles in this country. The rising took place at the Harrow which is about seven miles from Enniscorthy.”

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    Ninety eight is the year of the famous battles in this country. The rising took place at the Harrow which is about seven miles from Enniscorthy. The next battle was fought at Boolavogue where the chapel was burned by Yeoman. The well known songs of the present day are as follows:
    "Boolavogue", and "Jacky come out of your Shore Hole". These songs are in connection with seventeen and ninety eight. Another song
    " Kelly, the Boy from Killane" deals with the same period. It tells of a young giant from Killane named John Kelly to quote some of the words that shows us his marvellous physique "seven feet is his height with some inches to spare and he looks like a king in command". These words tell what a great man he was and it also says "ah my lads thats the pride of the bold Shelmaliers". This shows us how the people liked and respected him.
    Written by : Patrick Kehoe
    Address : Glencarraig
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Stories, Songs and Ballads of '98

    “I met murder on my way; He wore a mask like Castlereagh; Pale he was and very grim; Forty bloodhounds followed him”

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    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. 1798 (~642)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Hendrick
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Aidan Hendrick
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford