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1. Local Songs and Local Poets (continued)

   “There was a man in Duagh long ago named bonnie the Poet.”

   

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   losses well.
   Where are the men that raised the flag of freedom's sword did draw.
   Who trampled the English flag rag the boys of Sweet Duagh.
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   When Kerry men from far and near attended Brosna raid.
   Who were the first that did appear and started to blockade.
   Their motor-car prepared for war with hatchet rope and saw.
   And the first that came on to lead in the va[?]
   Were the boys of sweet Duagh.
   3
   Mcmahon, brave Fitzgerald true and Relihan also.
   Mulcare and Stack young heroes two were captured by the foe.
   And Jimmy Joy that powerful boy who broke the English law, Who trampled down the

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. filíocht
         1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   R. Finnucane

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Lios Tuathail, Co. Chiarraí

   Informant

   Hannah Finnucane

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Lios Tuathail, Co. Chiarraí