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School: Mount Delvin

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Mountdelvin, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Mrs. K. O' Regan
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  1. The Old Fenian Gun (continued)

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    It was down there in Kilmalock
    It was the hottest fight of all
    And look! he bared his arm
    There's the mark still of the ball.
    I hope the boys that's going now.
    Will keep the ground we won.
    And not disgrace cause in which we held
    That Fenian Gun.
    V
    I placed it oe'r the fire once more
    I heard my father sigh.
    I knew his thoughts were travelling back
    To days that's long gone by
    It's then I solemnly declared
    I'd be my fathers son
    And if ever Ireland needs my help
    Ill hold the Fenian Gun.
    VI
    That's years ago ive raised to man
    And weathered many a gale
    My life long years I have spent inside
    A Gloomy English gale
    I have done my part and will do it still
    Until the fight is won
    Till Ireland free shall bless the sons
    That held the Fenian Gun
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martin Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinross, Co. Ros Comáin
    Informant
    Mrs Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinross, Co. Ros Comáin