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1. The Hazel Brigade

   

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   1
   O tell me Shaun O'Farrell,
   O tell me why you hurry so,
   Hush mo bhouchal, hush and listen,
   And his cheeks were all aglow,
   I bear orders from brave Ginnell,
   Get you ready quick and soon.
   For we must drive the cattle,
   Rre the rising of the moon.

   Chorus
   Ere the rising of the moon,
   Ere the rising of the moon,
   Hurrah for land and freedom,
   Ere the rising of the moon.

   2
   Oh then tell me Shaun O'Farrell,
   Where the gathering is to be,
   On the old fort near the ranches,
   Right well known to you and me,
   One word more for signal token,
   Whistle up the marching tune,
   And I will have my hazel ready.
   Ere the rising of the moon.

   3
   Out from many a mud wall cabin,
   youth did meet upon that night,

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Micheál Pearóid

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Addinstown, Co. Westmeath

   Informant

   Mrs A. Perry

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Addinstown, Co. Westmeath