School: Killeeter
- Location:
- Killeter, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Ní Ghríobhtha
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- (continued from previous page)or use their dirty mash.
So forcibly they fed him till they murdered Thomas Ashe
VII
When the Archangel sounds his trumpet which he holds at his command
Arise; Arise; young Thomas Ashe before the Lord now stand
You were murdered for your country.
But on earth your life was clean.
You can enter into heaven where you won't meet Maxwell Green"
VIII
So all good hearted Irishmen at home or in Exile.
Pray for the soul of Thomas Ashe who died for Erin's Isle.
That his soul may rest in Heaven where there's ever - lasting joy
He carried his cross for Ireland the Kerry Fenian BoyComposed by John Farrelly R.I.P.
Cross Bane Mullagh Co Cavan.
