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1. Folklore - A Song - Tom Gilheaney of Drumkeeran (continued)

   

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   He pleased the refugee so well,
   He did his whole adventures tell.
   "I have some money here to spare,
   That you might take unto your care.
   Though all my lot may ill become
   Pray let my parent's have the sum.

   The money being such tempting stuff,
   Was freely taken sure enough.
   And when he started you must know
   Shawn pointed out the road to go.
   And told him where he might be sure
   To rest some days, and lay secure.

   Gilheaney seemed well satisfied
   And bid good morning to his guide,
   But when he reached the destined place
   A yeoman stared him in the face,
   And uttered out in tones severe,
   "Damned papist dog " what has brought you here".

   A rebel you were in the past,
   But now now your doom is sealed at last,
   Bob Ferguson, it is my name,
   And I dont think it sin or shame
   A Croppy dog like you to swing

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. filíocht
         1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Philomena M. Mc Loughlin

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Leitir, Co. Liatroma

   Informant

   James Gilroy

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Sailtean, Co. Liatroma