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School: Móin Ruadh, Knocktopher

Location:
An Mhóin Rua, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Dochartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 308

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  1. The Battle of Carrick Shock (continued)

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    constant sounding,
    The people hearing in great numbers flocked,
    Over dikes and gripes with all speed bounding,
    To meet the peelers at Carrick Shock
    5
    The hired Bes Butler to serve citations,
    For an unpayment of impost tithes.
    Which fed the gluttons of the reformation,
    From honest Catholics always derived.
    6
    Those hellish loafers in glittering armour.
    To face the people were fully bent,
    To gain more honour in wars alarm,
    They little knew when their hour was spent.
    The first onset encouraged Treacy
    He grasped bold Butler with
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Baby Mc Bride
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Cill Chéise, Co. Chill Chainnigh