Makem Brothers -- General Monroe

on the soul, "Fight on, my brave boys," cried General Monroe, It was on a wide plain, our hoes they did stand, a full 13000 was at their command, their cavalry guarded by entrenchment, also, but defeated they were by General Monroe. There's a heath to lady Moira, and long may she reign, we fought our last battle all in her domain, we fought them eight hours, beat them to-and-fro,(?) commanded by the hero, brave General Monroe. Monroe being tired, in want of a sleep, gave a woman ten guineas ...
Author: BarbaricGoose; Tags: Makem Brothers General Henry Munro Monroe Battle of Ballynahinch Folk Traditional Who Fears to Speak 1798 Irish Rebellion


















