School: Droim Seanbhó Thuaidh

Location:
Drumshanbo North, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
(name not given)
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    (XX)
    Remember it's decreed on high
    That you have only once to die
    And if in freedom's cause you're slain
    Eternal life you will maintain
    So let your valued merit praise
    Like the immortal (?)
    Here turning to the other side
    Says he :From either force or pride
    Shall we this day like sneakers bow?
    The word is Fág a'bealach now
    So prepared we are to do & dar'
    So now let loose your dogs of war.
    But no response to these last words
    Had either come from tongues or words
    It ached much like claps of thunder
    That in its course spread awe & wonder
    And fills all creatures with surprise
    That live beneath the vaulted skies.
    The process-server &n his fry
    Apparently grew pale & shy
    They moved but it was retrograde
    And "Harry Duff" was loudly played.
    The planders of these dauntless men
    Are worthy of a better pen
    Than I can flourish or command
    By mental power or slight of hand
    P.T.O.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Duignan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kiltycreevagh, Co. Longford