School: Tamhnach tSeiscinn (roll number 12778)
- Location:
- Tamhnaigh an tSeascainn, Co. Ros Comáin
- Teacher: Aibhistín Ó Tárpaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0234, Page 210
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“You skillful bard of this Irish nation Pray assist me in those verses true...”
The young man who was shot in this incident was named Andrew Cullen, and the guard who shot him was named Walker. The following verses which were composed in connection with the murder of Cullen were collected by Tom Caroll of Spa. He heard them from his grandfather Mr. James Carroll with whom he lives.
You skilful bard of this Irish nation
Pray assist me in those verses true
Till I describe of a dreadful murder
Commited by Walker near Abbey View.One Saturday night by the Castle Garden
Young Andrew Cullen made it his way
On to a wake that was convenient
To spend the night in mirth and play(continues on next page)