Rosg catha ["Sons of Erin"], or, War song of the Irish bards before the Battle of Clontarf

dedicated to W.S. [William Smith] O'Brien, M.P. /
the music and words by John Cornelius O'Callaghan ; arranged by James Barton, for the voice and pianoforte and as a national march, for temperance bands.
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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: O'Callaghan, John Cornelius, 1805-1883
Contributors: Barton, James.
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Format: Musical Score Book
Language:English
Published / Created: Dublin : Henry Shade, [n.d.]
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Notes:Music of march for bands only.

No pianoforte accompaniment in duplicate.

John Cornelius O'Callaghan is the author of 'The green book'.

Cover title shows detailed drawing of the bards' with their harps rousing the Irish before battle.

First line of lyric reads: 'Sons of Erin, march on! grasp your swords, shields, and lances!'

Physical description: 1 score ([2], 7 p.) ; fol.

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JM 1586
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MU-sb-1337
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