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School: Doire Clathach (roll number 11931)

Location:
Doire Clochach Uachtarach, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0299, Page 215

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  1. Unpublished Songs - John Mitchel (continued)

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    My loving wife she came to me and this much did she say
    John my boy, hold up your head undaunted do not be
    For its better to die for Ireland's right than to live in slavery.

    (IV)
    And I said my darling girl it breaks my heart to part with you
    Also my young and tender babes alas what will they do
    Likewise my friends and relatives they will mourn my sad downfall
    But to part with you my native land it grieves me more than all.

    (V)
    When I received my sentence in strong irons I was bound
    While numbers of my countrymen assembled all around
    They offered me my liberty if I would forsake the cause
    But I'd rather die a a thousand times than submit to Saxon Laws.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Con O' Mahony
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drom Osta, Co. Chorcaí