Presbyterian Roddy McCorley was executed on 28 February, 1800, and his name is famous due to a ballad written by Ethna Carbery (sung here by Tommy Makem).
“In memory of Rody McCorley who was hanged here for his part in the Rising of 1798. Those who died for Ireland, let not their memory die.” “I gcuımhne Ruaırí Mhıc Thoırdheallıagh a crochadh annseo as a bheıth páırteach ı nÉırghe Amach 1798. Iad sıúd a dhéag ar son na hÉıreann go mhaırıdh a gchú go deo.”
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