Rhythm: song
Key: F
Meter: C
Book: Joyce, P. W.; "Old Irish Folk Music and Songs"
History: To this air there was a violent political and Jacobite song, composed by a
man named Barnaby O'Hanlon, a turner, a native of Donegal, who settled down
and worked in our neighbourhood for some time. I learned both air and words
in my childhood by merely hearing the people about me singing the song. I
give two half verses here; but I have a full copy.
Referring to the destruction of King William's artillery train by
Sarsfield (Lord Lucan), during the siege of Limerick, this peasant song
has the following striking passage:
See the ballad in "Ballads of Irish Chivalry," by Robert. D. Joyce, M.D.,
p. 11. Any History of Ireland will tell about the loss of Athlone and
the destruction of King William's siege train.
Words:
Our ancestors formerly great valour they have shown,
Great exploits for Ireland's rights since James's war was known;
Likewise the valiant Sarsfield his losses did bemoan,
When he reproved St. Ruth for the losing of Athlone.

We rode with brave Lord Lucan before the break of day,
Until we came to Kinmagown where the arttillery lay;
Then God He cleared the firmament, the moon and stars gave light,
And for the battle of the Boyne we had revenge that night.

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