Three hawks of Slieve Gullion,

Sons of a king whom valour served,

To whom soldiers used to give homage!

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“That I should remain after Naoise

Let no one in the world suppose:

After Ardan and Ainle

My time would not be long.

“Ulster’s over-king, my first husband,

I forsook for Naoise’s love.