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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.

Quote from Pádraig Pearse transcribed by Tom Watkins, No 3 Camp, Tintown:

'There are in every generation those who make the ultimate sacrifice with joy and laughter, and these are the salt of the generations, the heroes, who stand midway between God and man.'

Verse transcribed by Becky O'Reilly of Main St, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim while visiting at Tullamore.

Verse transcribed by B[rigid] Lennon, Killeenmore.

Note by Padraig Ó Beolain (Patrick Boland), Ballycumber, in Hut 12, Tintown:

'Níl aon teinteáin mar do theinteán féin'