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School: Camross, Mountrath

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Camros, Co. Laoise
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Pádraig Ó Heifernáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0826, Page 391

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  1. Pat O'Donnell

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    Pat O’Donnell
    My name is Pat O’Donnell,
    And I come from Donegal,
    I am you know a dangerous foe,
    To traitors one and all.
    For the shooting of James Carey,
    I been tried in London town,
    And now upon the gallows high,
    My life I must lay down.
    I sailed aboard the Montrose
    In August ‘83
    And on my voyage to Capetown
    He was made known to me
    When I heard he was James Carey
    We had angry words and blows
    And the villain he strove to take my life
    On board of the Montrose
    I stood up to defend myself
    And fight before I die
    My pocket pistol I drew forth
    And at him I let fly
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Ealuidhe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Camros, Co. Laoise