BoolavogueA rebel hand set the heather blazing and brought the neighbours 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 fight or die!" He led us on against the coming soldiers and the cowardly yeomen we put to flight 'Twas at the Harrow, the boys of Wexford showed Bookies regiments how men could fight Look out for hirelings King George of England, search every kingdom where breathes a slave For Fr. Murphy from County Wexford sweeps o'er the land like a mighty wave At Vinegar Hill o'er the pleasant Slaney our heroes vainly stood back to back And the yeos at Tullow took Fr. Murphy and burnt his body upon the rack God grant you glory brave Fr.Murphy and open heaven to all your men The cause that called you may call tomorrow in another fight for the green again |