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Tuesday, December 13th, 2005
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Re: Irish Rebel Songs (Lyrics)
One Sunday Morning
Well, it was one Sunday morning as I was going to Mass I met a bloody Orangeman, I killed him for his pass I killed him for his pass me boys and sent his soul to Hell And when he got to Hell he had a strange tale to tell Now when an Orangeman dies, he goes down below The worms eat his body and the Devil takes his soul The gates of Hell fly open and the Devil jumps with joy For there's nothing he likes better than a stout Orange boy Now if I had a yard of Orangeman's skin I'd beat it into drums for Bold Fenian Men The drums they would rattle and the fyfes they would play All along the road to Mass on St. Patrick's Day
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences 
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Thursday, December 29th, 2005
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Farewell My Green Valleys
The seagulls are calling and the wind is in the sails
As she's fast moving o'er the sea On a ship bound for St.John, three thousand miles away A human cargo - my comrades and me Farewell my green valleys, God keep you the same If in only my mind you'll be I'm sailing dark waters to far America Never more my green valleys I'll see It hurts me to think of the things I leave behind And the famine has blackened our land And to search now for something that I might never find Is a problem that now is at hand Farewell my green valleys, God keep you the same If in only my mind you'll be I'm sailing dark waters to far America Never more my green valleys I'll see There's a fever a-raging and the wind has died away And the journey can no longer be And the plague is a shadow that lingers over me No more thoughts of green valleys I'll see Farewell my green valleys, God keep you the same If in only my mind you'll be I'm sailing dark waters to far America Never more my green valleys I'll see
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Thursday, December 29th, 2005
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Ten Brave Men
A cloud of smoke came over Belfast, another man had died,
And I watched in shock and disbelief as grown men stood and cried, But their tears of anger soon turned to tears of pride, As they realised the sacrifice of the ten brave men who died. (chorus) Ten brave men, those ten brave men, God and Ireland don't forget those ten brave men, Ten brave men. Stones and bottles and binlids announced the death of each brave man, Joe McDonnell, Francis Hughes and MP Bobby Sands, Women came out together and they knelt down side by side, And they prayed "God and Ireland don't forget those ten brave men who died."
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Thursday, December 29th, 2005
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My Little Armalite
I was stopped by a soldier said he "you are a swine"
He beat me with his baton and he kicked me in the groin I bowed and I scraped, sure my manners were polite Ah, but all the time I was thinking of my little Armalite! Chorus And its up along the bogside that's were I long to be Lying in the dark with a Provo company A comrade on my left and another one on my right And a clip of ammunition for my little Armalite! A brave RUC man came walking up our street With 600 British soldiers gathered round his feet, "Come out ya cowardly Fenians come on out and fight!" But he cried, "I'm only joking!" when he heard my Armalite Chorus. And it's down along the Falls Road that’s were I long to be Lying in the dark with a Provo company A comrade on my left and another one on my right And a clip of ammunition for my little Armalite! The army came to visit me ‘twas in the early hours With saracens and sirens and bloody armoured cars, They thought they had me cornered but I gave them all a fright With the armour piercing bullets from my little Armalite! Chorus. And its up in Crossmaglen that’s were I long to be Lying in the dark with a Provo company A comrade on my left and another one on my right And a clip of ammunition for my little Armalite! Well the bastards came to Belfast said they the battle's won The generals had told them we have them on the run, The corporals and privates while on patrol at night Said "send home for re-enforcement’s it's the bloody Armalite!" Chorus. And it's up in old Poleglass that’s were I long to be Lying in the dark with a Provo company A comrade on my left and another one on my right And a clip of ammunition for my little Armalite!
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Thursday, December 29th, 2005
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Belfast Brigade
Craigavon sent the Specials out to shoot the people down
He thought the IRA were dead in dear old Belfast town But he got a rude awakening with the rifle and grenade When he met the 1st Battalion of the Belfast Brigade Chorus: Glory, glory to old Ireland, glory, glory to this island Glory to the memories of the men who fought and dies "No surrender" is the war cry of the Belfast Brigade The soldiers came from Holywood equipped with English guns They had men by the thousands, ammunition by the ton But when they got to Belfast they were seriously waylaid By the Fighting 1st Battalion of the Belfast Brigade Chorus We have no ammunition or no armoured tanks to show But we're ready to defend ourselves no matter where we go We're out for our Republic and to hell with your free state "No surrender" is the war cry of the Belfast Brigade Chorus Come all ye gallant Irishmen and join the IRA To strike a blow for freedom when there comes our certain day You know our countries history and the sacrifice it made Come join the 1st Battalion of the Belfast Brigade
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Thursday, December 29th, 2005
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I.r.e.l.a.n.d.
Come all ye lads and lasses and listen close to me
I’ll tell to you the truth of a land that’s dear to me You’ve read it in the papers you’ve seen it on TV But I will spell it out to you what Ireland means to me Chorus I is for internment of the innocent and free R is for resistance to the laws of tyranny E is for the English who have torn our land apart L is for the love of freedom in every Irish heart A is for the answer that we’re all looking for N is for one nation and an end to this long war D is for the dreams of millions longing to be free Well that’s how I spell Ireland, that’s what Ireland means to me This land was once respected for its saints and scholars true But now the bomb and the bullet they are all that make the news I know it sounds confusing, so hard to understand But I will make it clear to you by spelling Ireland Chorus
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Thursday, January 19th, 2006
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The Volunteer
The gunfire split the still night air,
and from my side the blood flowed red. Informer's work had been well done; an ambush had been laid. My comrades turned back to my aid. I waved them on again. Escape for me was hopeless. Why should they die in vain? The soldiers soon around me stood. Their unit I could guess. Their blackened faces could not disguise the hated SAS. "Finish him off." I heard one say as a gun moved toward my head. "Tomorrow they'll all sing about another fenian dead." "Just drop those guns down gently," a voice came from the dark. They wheeled and fired a volley, but it seemed they missed their mark. The stranger stood before them now with eyes that seemed alight. The cowards turned and quickly fled as he raised his armalite. His face somewhere I'd seen before, but I couldn't tell just where, but I knew from his green battledress he was a volunteer. He never said a word to me as we moved off through the night. I was hoisted 'cross his shoulders, a burden which seemed light. "You'll be safe here," at last he said , as a cottage door drew near. "They're friends of mine, though we haven't met for many a lonely year. He laid me gently down beside a wall of slate and stone. I turned to thank my comrade brave, but found I was alone. When next I woke, I found myself with a family staunch and true. I told them of my comrade strange, but it seemed they already knew. I gazed upon that parlour wall and things came clear at last, and I thought of songs and stories heard often in the past, and I knew then that our struggle was a fight we could not lose for beneath his picture there I read " IN MEMORY OF FRANCIS HUGHES."
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Thursday, January 19th, 2006
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The Foggy Dew
THE FOGGY DEW
As down the glen one Easter morn to a city fair rode I There armed lines of marching men in squadrons passed me by No pipes did hum, no battle drum did sound its loud tattoo But the Angelus Bell o'er the Liffey swell rang out in the Foggy Dew. Right proudly high over Dublin town We hung out the flag of war 'Twas better to die 'neath an Irish sky than at Suvla or Sud El Bar And from the plains of Royal Meath brave men came hurrying through While Britannia's sons with their long range guns sailed in through the Foggy Dew. Oh, the night fell black and the rifles crack made "Perfidious Albion" reel 'Mid the leaden rail, seven tongues of flame did shine o'er our ring of steel By each shining blade, a prayer was said that to Ireland her sons be true And when morning broke still the war flag shook out its folds in the Foggy Dew. 'Twas England bade our Wild Geese go that small nations might be free But their lonely graves are by Suvla's waves or the fringe of the Great North Sea Oh had they died by Pearse's side, or had fought with Cathal Brugha Their names we'd keep where the Fenians sleep, 'neath the shroud of the Foggy Dew. But the bravest fell, and the requiem bell rang mournfully and clear For those who died on that Eastertide in the springtime of the year While the world did gaze, with deep amaze, at those fearless men, but few Who bore the fight that Freedom's light might shine through the Foggy Dew. Ah, back through the glen I rode again, and my heart with grief was sore For I parted then with valiant men whom I never shall see more But to and fro in my dreams I go and I'd kneel and pray for you For slavery fled, O glorious dead, when you fell in the Foggy Dew.
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Thursday, January 19th, 2006
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The Brixton Busters
Listen, listen, listen, here’s a song for Pearse and Nessan
Known as the Brixton Busters far and wide Like a bolt right out of heaven they escaped from Brixton prison The Provos they could not keep inside It happened on a Sunday, it became an "on-the-run day" Both lads had been praying on their knees Sure the warders thought it shocking when the gun came from the stocking And the lads said, "Hand over the keys" Now they’re moving, movin, movin, get those police dogs moving Get those doggies searching far and wide It wasn’t semtex putty but a pistol in the gutty That let the lads go out for the ride Every Branch man in the nation went crazy with frustration They were ordered to quickly find the trail When they lost them at the station it cured their constipation No wonder they are still looking pale Movin’, movin’, movin’, get those police dogs moving Get those doggies searching far and wide It wasn’t semtex putty but a pistol in the gutty That let the lads go out for the ride Now England learn your lesson from lads like Pearse and Nessan And the Volunteers you hold in cells today Though you beat them and mistreat them you never will defeat them They’ll be back again to fight another day Now they’re moving, movin, movin, get those police dogs moving Get those doggies searching far and wide Now the ‘guvnor’s calculating the pension that is waiting He can’t get those lads back inside Shut the gate, shut the door! Don’t let out anymore! Make sure there’s nowhere to hide! Searching high and low! Where the hell did they go? Provos- they could not keep inside Shut the gate, shut the door! Don’t let out anymore! Make sure there’s nowhere to hide! Searching high and low! Where the hell did they go? The Provos, they could not keep inside Movin’, movin’, movin’… Movin’, movin’, movin’… Movin’, movin’, movin’… The Provos they could not keep inside Movin’, movin’, movin’… The Provos they could not keep inside Movin’, movin’, movin’… The Provos they could not keep inside Movin’, movin’, movin’…
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Thursday, January 19th, 2006
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Re: Irish Rebel Songs (Lyrics)
Here's some background to the previous song:
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Sunday, January 29th, 2006
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My Old Man's A Provo
My old mans a provo with a beret and a gun
I havent seen him lately hes always on the run He looks so really trendy in his shades and DM boots Far cooler than those other dads in ties and shirts and suits The Brits and police harass me, each time that I go out They ask me if I seen me da' or if he's been about I say 'mind your own business, just leave me alone You shower are only jealous, you've no fathers of your own!'' On TV the other night, a cop came on to say, "Please give us information, about the IRA" They showed a provo unit on security tv I know that was me da', for he stopped and waved at me At Christmas time its lonely when daddys not at home The Brits are watching everywhere they've even tapped our phone Last Christmas Eve they staked out our windows and our doors When climbing down the chimney came a provo Santa Claus My dad has got me worried, I think he's going soft There's half a tonne of fertiliser stored up in our loft! "Are you going to be a farmer,dad?", I asked him just for fun He said, "Don't be an eejit and pass the coffee grinder, son!" My daddys up in Long Kesh now to me its just not right I say a special prayer for him when I got to bed at night Today it was his birthday I sent him in a cake There was semtex in the candles, he'll be out before I wake!!!
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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Thursday, May 11th, 2006
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Re: Irish Rebel Songs (Lyrics)
I remembered this song due to the current discussion on headwear
 Bobby Sands, Bobby Sands Will you swear to bear allegiance to the flag of Ireland? Will you wear the black beret, will you serve the IRA? If you can you're a man, Bobby Sands (Chorus) And when the sound of the battle is over It's shoulder to shoulder we stand To remember the brave young Irish soldiers Who fought for the cause of Ireland Bobby Sands, Bobby Sands Will you fight for the right to unite all Ireland? Will you wear the black beret, will you serve the IRA? If you can you're a man, Bobby Sands (Chorus) Bobby Sands, Bobby Sands Will you travel the road where the brave and bold must go? Will you wear the black beret, will you serve the IRA? If you can you're a man, Bobby Sands (Chorus)
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The traditions of the Irish people are the oldest of any race in Europe north and west of the Alps, and they themselves are the longest settled on their own soil - Edmund Curtis (A History of Ireland: From Earliest Times to 1922) The Irish are one of the most ancient nations that I know of at this end of the world, and are from as mighty a race as the world ever brought forth. For it is certain that Ireland hath had the use of letters very anciently and long before England; that they had letters anciently is nothing doubtful, for the Saxons of England are said to have their letters and learning, and learned men, from the Irish. - Edmund Spenser (writer, and British Government Official in Ireland, AD 1596). The renaissance began in Ireland seven hundred years before it was known in Italy. And Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was at one time the metropolis of civilisation. - Arsene Darmesteter, Professor of Old French and Literature Ireland can indeed lay claim to a great past; she can not only boast of having been the birthplace and abode of high culture in the fifth and sixth centuries . . . but also of having made strenous efforts in the seventh and up to the tenth century to spread her learning among the German and Romance peoples, thus forming the actual fountain of our present continental civilisation. - Heinrich Zimmer, Professor of Celtic and Sanskrit, Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences
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