“Paid O'Donoghue”

Description

Anti-rebel forces range through Meath. Young Currogha smith Paid O'Donoghue forges rebel pike-heads. He is betrayed, taken and forced, before execution, to shoe the yeoman captain's horse. He kills the captain with his hammer and escapes on the horse

Historical references

  • 1798 - Irish rebellion against British rule

References

  1. Moylan 59, "Paid O'Donoghue" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, Moyl059

About

Author: Patrick Archer (1861-1919) (source: Moylan)
Earliest date: 2000 (Moylan)