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School: St. Brigid's (B.) (roll number 12925)

Location:
Loch Garman, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
M. Gúld
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    O'Rourke the blacksmith forged a pike
    No better there was made
    'Twas eight feet long in handle
    And six inch wide the blade
    Father Murphy blessed it
    At Ferrycarrig side
    It was Brian Bán who kissed it
    As a lover with his bride
    O God be praised the captain says
    the hour has come at last
    There is no tiger in the forest
    That springs more fierce and fast
    Be up my boys be ready
    Have those pikes in grand array
    And we'll march through Enniscorthy
    By the dawning of the day
    And we'll die as did our forefathers
    With pike and steel in hand
    And if we give one blow for them
    We'll give one for Ireland
    (God save Ireland)
    (Grandfather)
    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
    Michael Lacey
    Gender
    Male