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1. The Gap of the North (continued)

   

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   To join Ireland's demand from the plains of Gouce hall.
   The men of Virginia our Ulster Killarney
   Marched unto the fray without shudder or shock
   United determined for honour and glory
   Sinn Fein to go first in the gap of the North.

   In the midst of our battle a dark cloud came on us
   The hand of the tyrant so falsely came down
   The brave men of Breffney who dearly loved Erin
   To bid her adieu ere the battle was won
   The note of the triumph next sounded in Mullagh
   When invaders advancement was bound to fall short
   No emblem but one on its hilltop dare flutter
   The Green, White and Gold in the Gap of the North.

   

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2. The Drokagh Fever

   

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   The Droka fever was in 1911. The Droka fever was nearly 30 years ago. It came in this way to the country A man named Frank Lynch of Droka kept a pawn shop. He used to sell second hand clothes. He got

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   Informant

   John Crosson

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   50

   Address

   Cinn Eich, Co. an Chabháin