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School: Ughtyneill (roll number 12897)

Location:
Ughtyneill, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Maighréad, Bean Uí Chinnéide
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    (continued from previous page)
    and bayonets
    They halt at the Bridge of Finea
    3
    Twas a fine sight to see them all marching
    And gallant and fair to behould
    Their spears in the sunlight shining
    And the red flag of Britain unrolled
    None braver e'er marching into battle
    Than mustered that day for the fray
    Than the clans the Scottish chief rallied
    That day on the Bridge of Finea
    4
    But there on the Bridge stood O Reilly
    'The Slasher' from Cavan's green side
    Around him blazed many a sabre
    And above him his banner spread wide
    Scant greeting had he for the Briton
    Who came in the guise of a foe
    And stout were the hearts that would meet them
    They knew well the might of his blow
    5
    Benburd heard the cry of the troopers
    (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
    Antonie Ó Choncubhair
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coill na hInse, Co. na Mí