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School: Scoil an Chlochair, Cappamore

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An Cheapach Mhór, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
An tSr. Fionntán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0520, Page 315

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  1. A Song

    “Farewell to freedom, and relatives at home and far away,”

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    I
    Farewell to Freedom, and relatives at home and far away,
    The sword of death will cut away my thread of life this day,
    With hand and heart, I write these lines for my countrymen to see.
    That I am going to face my God, on a faithful gallow’s tree.
    II
    May God forgive my enemies, who brought me here to die,
    Their conscience will accuse them as long as they are alive.
    When their cruel and wicked evidence against me did expire,
    The jury did not hesitate to brand me with the crime.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Chonnmhaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Informant
    Bean Uí Chonnmhaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dún Bleisce, Co. Luimnigh