“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Historical references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
- Moylan 59, "Paid O'Donoghue" (1 text, 1 tune)
- BI, Moyl059