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1. Songs - The Flowers of Breffni

   

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   I
   The groves were green and valleys of charm once more in their glory do bloom
   As the great Cavan team like the sweet air of Erin
   Leaped forth from its dark-shroud of gloom
   The laurels from the lakes of Killarney
   Was caught by the Shannon's first wave,
   As her crest foamed high in sweet harmony
   With the flowers of young Breffni the brave.
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   II
   With a dash from the glen those gallant young men
   Courageous, heroic, and grand,
   Across the wide sea to the land of the free
   Like a staunch and true athletic band,
   With a cheerful smile of their dear beloved Isle
   No combat these heroes did crave,
   To greet their dear friends and comrades exiled
   Came the flowers of young Breffni the brave
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   III
   Now the sun's golden rays grew dim o'er the green
   And glory was mingled with shade
   As defeat was the fate of New York's Gaelic team
   They resorted to a fistic blockade,

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Arthur Thompson

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Cornanurney, Co. Cavan

   Informant

   Peter O' Reilly

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Kill, Co. Cavan