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The Eve of Benburb (International) assertion single work   poetry   "Come fill up your glasses to-night,"
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Issue Details: First known date: 1868... 1868 The Eve of Benburb
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A poem about the eve of the Battle of Benburb when Irish forces, under the leadership of Owen Roe O'Neill, fought the invading Scots.

(For further information on the battle, see the British Civil Wars project website: http://bcw-project.org/military/confederate-war/benburb)

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Last amended 1 Jul 2014 13:14:23
Subjects:
  • c
    Ireland,
    c
    Western Europe, Europe,
  • 1646
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