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“I joined the British Army because she stood between Ireland and an enemy common to our civilization, and I would not have her (Britain) say that she defended us while we did nothing at home but pass resolutions.”

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Francis Ledwidge
Francis Ledwidge

Francis Ledwidge was an Irish poet born on August 19, 1887, and died on July 31, 1917. His poetry focused on themes of war and patriotism, deeply influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. more

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