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1. The Manchester Martyrs (continued)

   

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   I crave no aid from your blood-stained hand,
   For, had I ten lives, I would freely part them for the love & freedom of old Ireland."
   II
   Next came Larkin, the second martyr, not one bit startled or the least confused.
   He says: "My Lord, I'm as free as Jesus of this awful crime of which I'm accused.
   I declare, this day, before the Almighty, that I never fired at any man,
   But I assisted, when I was called on, to take the prisoners out of the van.
   So, farewell dear Ireland, I now must leave you, to die a martyr, all for your sake,
   Farewell, Mother, and wife and children, alas, for me your hearts shall break.
   Farewell to uncles, to aunts and cousins, to Erins suns and daughters round,
   I hope we will meet in that other world, where no English tyrant can pull us down.
   III
   Again his Lordship he broke the silence, saying, "Come, tell us O'Brien, what you've to say,
   Before I pronounce on you that awful sentence that here awaits you this very day".
   He says: "Your sentence does not unnerve me, since I'd rather die than live a slave,

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   History Edit

   Topics

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

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Bertie Mc Garry

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Gearradh, Co. Ros Comáin

   Informant

   Roger Mc Garry

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   60

   Address

   Gearradh, Co. Ros Comáin