Here's a nice rendition of "The Boys of Wexford," commemorating the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
We are the boys of Wexford,
Who fought with heart and hand
To burst in twain the galling chain
And free our native land.
In comes the captain's daughter,
The captain of the Yeos,
Saying "Brave United Irishmen,
We'll ne'er again be foes.
A thousand pounds I'll give
If you will fly from home with me,
And dress myself in man's attire
And fight for liberty."
We are the boys of Wexford,
Who fought with heart and hand
To burst in twain the galling chain
And free our native land.
And when we left our cabins, boys,
We left with right good will
To see our friends and neighbours
That were at Vinegar Hill!
A young man from our Irish ranks
A cannon he let go;
He slapt it into Lord Mountjoy
A tyrant he laid low!
We are the boys of Wexford,
Who fought with heart and hand
To burst in twain the galling chain
And free our native land.
We bravely fought and conquered
At Ross and Wexford town;
Three Bullet Gate for years to come
Will speak of our renown;
And if for want of leaders,
We lost at Vinegar Hill,
We're ready for another fight,
And love our country still!
We are the boys of Wexford,
Who fought with heart and hand
To burst in twain the galling chain
And free our native land.