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Verse transcribed by 'M.B. C.' [Maggie B. Corcoran] , Harbour St, Tullamore.

Note entitled 'Fifth Day of Hunger Strike' by Thomas [Barclay], Druncomndra, Dublin:

'One thing that gives a tyrant his power is that he has the means to justify his tyranny'.

Verse transcribed by Séamus Ó Faoláin (Tullamore), Hut 12, Camp 3, Tintown:

'But the youngest, he speaks out bold and clearly
I have no ties of children or of wife
Let me die, but spare mu brother,
Who is more dearly loved by me than life.'

Popular verse transcribed by 'M.B.C.' [Margaret B. Corcoran] on the subject of public houses:

'Within this hive we're all alive
With Beamish sweet as honey
If you are dry, step up and try
But don't forget the money.'

Popular verse on the subject of public houses, transcribed by 'M.B.C.', [Maggie B. Corcoran].

'The Publican's Alphabet

A is the Alehouse the turnpike to sin
B is the Bottle the liquer is in
C is the Cads in that bar room so merry
D is the Dupes that begins drinking sherry...

....Z is Zig Zag or Drinking Man's Stagger.'

Verse transcribed by Maggie Corcoran at Harbour Street, Tullamore, who signs herself from Doon, Co. Limerick. This is struck out and changed to Harbour St, Tullamore.

Popular verse transcribed by J.A.B., at Harbour Street, Tullamore.

Quote by Patrick Pearse transcribed by Seosamh Mac Dáibhéid, Tintown No 3 Camp, on the second day of the [hunger] strike ('An dara lá de'n stailc'):

'Life springs from death, and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations.'

Verse transcribed by [D.]. Ledwidge, Camp Quartermaster, Tintown No 3 Camp:

'As the years were before me began
Shall the years be when we are no more
And between them the years of a man
Are as wares the wind drives to the shore.'