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School: Lecks

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Lecks, Co. Cavan
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C. Ní Dhiarmuida
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1013, Page 160

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  1. The Green Walk

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    The Green Walk
    You true born sons of Old Eirinn Machree
    Draw nigh with attention and listen to me
    Concerning those Byots and law they did talk
    On the grand third of August the noble green walk
    Verse II
    There was twenty thousand no doubt to a man
    It was a grand sight with the Flag of Killann
    They met Bailieboro likewise Mollie wee
    And the bands played 'Old Eirenn' to day for a spree
    Verse III
    Going around Cornalara it was a grand sight
    And in the town of Shercock it was a delight
    They looked so courageous it was with skill
    That they were a terror at the Billyhill
    Verse IIII
    When walking around Cullies they made a delay
    Their Flags the did wave and their bands they did play
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie C. Martin
    Gender
    Female