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.