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  1. The Blarismoor Tragedy (continued)

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    In sorrow and dismay
    IV
    There was Will and Owen McKenna
    And likewise Peter McCarron
    John Gillan down from Tempo
    Was the object of the chase
    For the reason they don't own us
    Is because we are all Romans
    Although we bear the title
    Of the Monaghan militia.
    V
    Amidst a hollow square
    Well guarded front and rear,
    With guns and bayonets there
    Their constance to more —
    When they received their sentence
    Their hearts felt no relentings
    They bowed to each acquaintance
    And kneeled to God above.
    VI
    Their foes held consultation
    To find out combination,
    And then this exhortation
    Curs'd Barber did propose —
    "Arise from your devotion,
    Take pardon and promotion,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr James Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Tamlat, Co. Monaghan