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Boolavogue
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Traditional Folk
Boolavogue was released on March 6, 2022 by Sheridan Rúitín as a part of the album Rebels in the Night
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Release DateMarch 6, 2022
LabelSheridan Rúitín
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM140

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sheridan Rúitín
Sheridan Rúitín
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
DP
DP
Songwriter

Lyrics

At Boolavogue, as the sun was setting,
O'er the bright May meadows of Shelmalier,
A rebel hand set the heather blazing,
And brought the neighbors from far and near,
Then Father Murphy, from old Kilcormack,
Spurred up the rock with a warning cry,
"Arm! Arm!" he cried, "for I've come to lead you,
For Ireland's freedom we'll fight or die."
He led us on 'gainst the coming soldiers,
And the cowardly Yeomen we put to flight,
'Twas at the Harrow the boys of Wexford,
Showed Bookey's regiment how men could fight,
Look out for hirelings, King George of England,
Search every kingdom, where breathes a slave,
For Father Murphy from the County Wexford,
Sweeps o'er the land like a mighty wave.
At Vinegar Hill, o'er the pleasant Slaney,
Our heroes bravely stood back to back,
And the Yeos at Tullow took Father Murphy,
And burned his body upon the rack,
God grant you glory, brave Father Murphy,
And open Heaven to all your men,
For the cause that called you may call tomorrow,
In another fight for the Green again.
Written by: Brian Roebuck, DP
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