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This image of the wolf of Ireland unconquered by the English oppression dates back to the turn of the century, to the Fenian rebels. It shows a mighty wolf snapping the collar of slavery, bearing the sword of justice, stamping on the crown of monarchy.
Beautifully stated in the timeless poem BONA NA CROIN that begins: "Neither your collar nor crown Shall I wear ~ my nose not brown, Nor I some clown in your court, In chains brought ~ a wolf to town.
By no oath bound to your King, To my Gods alone I sing, Grey shadow hiding from sight To keep the rite from waning..."
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