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  1. O' Connell and the Tinkers

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    I
    You sons of the shamrock
    Give ear to my ditty
    I am sure you will say its a comical one
    For to miss such a joke
    You will find it a pity
    For our Irish Boys are the fellows for fun.
    II
    These lines I intend to incline to no party
    For to favour no sex
    In church or in state
    If you only would listen
    Grant me your direction
    Some tricks you will laugh at
    For me to relate.
    III
    When Daniel O'Connell he first was elected
    His very first claim
    Was a member for Clare
    The Cockney's all eager
    And crowds stood around him
    With the cheers of our Irishmen
    Rented the air.
    Being anxious to see
    This great man of the people
    The John Bulls in thousands
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
        1. Daniel O'Connell (~175)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr James Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Tamlat, Co. Monaghan