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C. Ní Dhiarmuida
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1013, Page 162

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  1. The Green Walk (continued)

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    There came thirty thousand to meet us at Lear
    With Mullagh, Moylouloje and sweet Kilinkare
    With their Flags in grand order their piles sharp and keen
    A group of Old Erin for the love of the green
    Verse X
    Killinkere aggravation to that rotten ribe
    Was Orangemen shrine if you dare at the glibe
    With their Drums at the Lodge 'Old Nick' they did chase
    And the prestons and Clarks turned Black in the face.
    Verse XI
    Those blood thirsty Orangemen hung down their head
    And said their best friend Old King William was dead
    Our grand days are ended we cannot deny
    And we can't give a cheep on the twelfth of July
    Verse XII
    The poets not worthy to get the applause
    But he is courageous till share the cause
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie C. Martin
    Gender
    Female