School: Gleann

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An Gleann, Co. Chorcaí
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(ní thugtar ainm)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1128, Page 062

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    From him there was no moan;
    He knew he would be murdered
    As thousands were before,
    By Norbury and Lord O' Brien
    Throughout old Erin's shore.
    X
    Though young in years, his spirit proud
    O' Brien could not break,
    He tried to cheat Norbury
    And his own life take;
    He knew what Wolfe Tone did
    When in his youth and prime,
    He tried to do the same
    He thought it was no crime.
    XI
    Long life to Paddy Meathe
    His name will never die,
    The judge and jury in the court
    He boldly did defy;
    He knew the trial would be a farce
    Presided by O' Brien,
    The Judas of the Irish race
    From Cork to Ballyline.
    XII
    Gilhooly, Flynn and Barry
    Tried with might and main
    (continues on next page)
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