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The following are often-sung Irish folk ballads and folk songs. The songs are arranged by theme under the categories "Politics and soldiering" and "Non-political" and are not necessarily contemporary to the events to which they relate. Songs may fit into more than one category, but where possible, are grouped uniquely to where is most appropriate. Politics and soldiering Anti-war and anti-recruiting "Arthur McBride" – an anti-recruiting song from Donegal, probably originating during the 17th century. "The Recruiting Sergeant" – song (to the tune of "The Peeler and the Goat") from the time of World War 1, popular among the Irish Volunteers of that period, written by Séamus O'Farrell in 1915, recorded by The Pogues. "Mrs. McGrath" – popular among the Irish Volunteers, 1916 "The Saxon Shilling" – written by K. T. Buggy, 1840s "Sergeant William Bailey" – written by Peadar Kearney, recorded by Dominic Behan and Maeve Mulvany Moore "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye" – very old anti-war song "Who Is Ireland's Enemy?" - written by Brian O'Higgins in response to the First World War, this poem was one of the more visceral of the anti-recruitment literary response. 16th and 17th centuries "Alasdair MacColla" – song dating from the 1640s about warrior Alasdair MacColla. Still performed by Capercaillie and Clannad. "Follow me up to Carlow" – about Fiach MacHugh O'Byrne and the Second Desmond Rebellion against Elizabeth I of England, written in the 19th century by P.J. McCall "The Woods of Trugh" – concerning Eoin Roe O'Neill "Seán Ó Duibhir a'Ghleanna" (transl. Sean O'Dwyer of the Glen) – an Irish-language song dealing with the aftermath of the Battle of Aughrim in 1691, Roud Index no. 16907. Translated by George Sigerson. "Jackets Green" – written by poet Michael Scanlon about Patrick Sarsfield and the Flight of the Wild Geese "The Battle of Benburb" – recalling the Battle of Benburb fought on 5 June 1646 and concerning the exploits of Owen Roe O'Neill and his commanders. The song is most notably sung by Tommy Makem. "The Sash" – recalling the Boyne and other battles "On the green grassy slopes of the Boyne" – about the Battle of the Boyne "Carraigdhoun" (also "Carraig Donn", "The Lament of the Irish Maiden") – song about the 1690s Wild Geese written by Denny Lane (1818–95) in the 1840s. Recorded by Mary O'Hara, the McPeake family (1960s) and Kathleen Behan (mother of Brendan, 1978) to the same melody as "The Mountains of Mourne." "The Green Flag" – written by Young Irelander, Michael Joseph Barry about the Irish Confederate Wars. 18th century "Clare's Dragoons" – written by Thomas Davis about one of the divisions of the Irish Brigades. "Mo Ghile Mear" – written by Seán Clárach Mac Domhnaill, it is a lament by the Gaelic goddess Éire for Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was then in exile. "Gaol of Clonmel" (also known as the "Jail of Cluain Meala" (sung by Luke Kelly) and the "Convict of Clonmel") – translation by Jeremiah Joseph Callanan of the Irish-language "Príosún Chluain Meala", a song from the time of the Whiteboys 1798 Rebellion Songs relating to the Irish Rebellion of 1798 (though not necessarily contemporary): "Bagenal Harvey's Farewell (Bagenal Harvey's Lament)" – song about rebel leader Bagenal Harvey "Ballyshannon Lane" – about a battle between rebels and Hessians in 1798 in Wexford, written by Michael O'Brien, about 1896 "Billy Byrne of Ballymanus" – about one of the leaders of the rebellion "Boolavogue" – song about Father John Murphy, one of the leaders of the Wexford rebels, written by P.J. McCall (1861–1919) for the centenary anniversary in 1898 "Boys of '98" – modern song written by New York band Shillelagh Law "The Boys of Wexford" – written by P.J. McCall "By Memory Inspired" – a tributary role-call of many of the rebel heroes who died in the rebellion, anonymous, recorded by Frank Harte "Come All You Warriors (Father Murphy) – song written close to the time of the rebellion upon which later songs such as Boolavogue were based. "The Croppy Boy" – There are at least two songs by this name: "It was early, early in the spring..." and "Good men and true in this house...". They are concerned with the period following the suppression of the rebellion and how the climate of repression saw relatives and close family deny any links to condemned rebels for fear of being deemed guilty by association. "Croppies Lie Down" – a Unionist or Orangeman's perspective on the rebels triumphant defeat "Dunlavin Green" – a local ballad written in response to the Massacre of Dunlavin Green of 24 May 1798 "General Munroe", "Henry Munroe", "General Munroe's Lamentation" and "Henry Joy" – all songs about the United Irish leader Henry Joy McCracken. "The Heroes of '98" – patriotic song by Bruce Scott. "Irish Soldier Laddie" – modern song about the events of 1798, written by Paddy McGuigan of the Barleycorn "Jimmy Murphy" – song of music hall origin with distinctly unusual chorus "Kelly of Killanne" – ballad by P.J. McCall (1861–1919), recounting the exploits of John Kelly, one of the most popular leader of the Wexford rebels. "The Liberty Tree" – anonymous United Irishmen ballad in praise of the French Revolution "The Man from God Knows Where" – poem by Florence Wilson (set to music by Tom Hickland of Five Hand Reel) about Thomas Russell, leader of the United Irishmen in Ulster, executed in Downpatrick in 1803 "The Memory of the Dead" – ballad recalling the rebellion's heroes by John Kells Ingram "The Minstrel Boy" – in remembrance of a number of friends of Thomas Moore who lost their lives in the rebellion "The Rambler from Clare" "Races of Castlebar", epic of French rider in the streets of Castlebar "The Rising of the Moon" – written by John Keegan Casey in the 1860s, this ballad invokes the hope and optimism surrounding the outbreak of the Irish rebellion of 1798. "Roddy McCorley" – ballad by Ethna Carbery lamenting the execution of the young County Antrim Presbyterian rebel, Roddy McCorley. "The Sean-Bhean Bhocht" – the "poor old woman", i.e. Ireland, is about to be liberated in tandem with the French; also known as "The French are on the Sea" "Sliabh na mBan" – an Irish-language song composed by Michéal O Longáin of Carrignavar and translated by Seamus Ennis, about the massacre in July 1798 of a party of Tipperary insurgents at Carrigmoclear on the slopes of Slievenamon "Tone's Grave" – lament for Wolfe Tone, United Irish leader, the ballad is more commonly known as "Bodenstown Churchyard". Written by Thomas Davis, one of the leaders of Young Ireland movement. "The Wake of William Orr" "The Wearing of the Green" – song about repression after the rebellion "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" – a young man's remorse at leaving his lady love to join the United Irishmen is cut short when she is killed by an English bullet (Roud Index 2994). Written by Robert Dwyer Joyce (1836–1883). 19th century "An Spailpín Fánach" (transl. The Wandering Labourer), relating to the time of the Irish Brigades in.... Discover the Diarmuid O Se Joseph Sheil popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Diarmuid O Se Joseph Sheil books.