Irish Seisiún in the Father Murphy Centre, Boolavogue
Ferns Heritage Archive Group were invited along to record the musicians and dancers at the Irish Seisiún held every Wednesday night in the Father Murphy Centre. The group digitises all aspects of the history of the parish of Ferns both past and present. Here is a small taste of the wonderful music experienced from the night.
'Boolavogue' by Helen Kirwan
Ferns Heritage Archive Group had the pleasure in recording Helen Kirwan singing 'Boolavogue' in the Father Murphy Centre at the weekly Irish Seisiún.
Boolavogue - an Irish air
Boolavogue - an Irish tune, a slow air.
Lorna Pollock, accordion.
Roland FR7X Setting: #15 Diatonic Folk: Musette, Master, Clarino.
This factory setting is great for Celtic music.
The lyrics are about Ireland's fight for freedom, graphic and gory . . .
Boolavogue (Boleyvogue) ~ County Wexford / air ~ Eochaill
Lyrics ~ P.J. McCall, 1861-1919
At Boolavogue, as the sun was setting
O'er the bright May meadows of Shelmalier,
A rebel hand set the heather blazing
And brought the neighbours from far and near.
Then Father Murphy, from old Kilcormack,
Spurred up the rocks 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 'gainst the coming soldiers,
And the cowardly Yeomen we put to flight;
'Twas at the Harrow the boys of Wexford
Showed Bookey's Regiment how men could fight.
Look out for hirelings, King George of England,
Search ev'ry kingdom where breathes a slave,
For Father Murphy of the County Wexford
Sweeps o'er the land like a mighty wave.
We took Camolin and Enniscorthy,
And Wexford storming drove out our foes;
'Twas at Sliabh Coillte our pikes were reeking
With the crimson stream of the beaten Yeos.
At Tubberneering and Ballyellis
Full many a Hessian lay in his gore;
Ah, Father Murphy, had aid come over
The green flag floated from shore to shore!
At Vinegar Hill, o'er the pleasant Slaney,
Our heroes vainly stood back to back,
And the Yeos at Tullow took Father Murphy
And burned his body upon the rack.
God grant you glory, brave Father Murphy
And open heaven to all your men;
The cause that called you may call tomorrow
In another fight for the Green again.
Father John Murphy (1753-1798) Centre,
Tomnaboley, Boolavogue, Ferns, County Wexford
Lyrics and tune from:
(c) 2011 Lorna Pollock.
Frankie Gavin ~ Boolavogue + 2 tunes
“Boolavogue” (Boleyvogue) ~ County Wexford / air ~ “Eochaill”
Lyrics ~ P.J. McCall, 1861-1919
At Boolavogue, as the sun was setting
O’er the bright May meadows of Shelmalier,
A rebel hand set the heather blazing
And brought the neighbours from far and near.
Then Father Murphy, from old Kilcormack,
Spurred up the rocks 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 ‘gainst the coming soldiers,
And the cowardly Yeomen we put to flight;
‘Twas at the Harrow the boys of Wexford
Showed Bookey’s Regiment how men could fight.
Look out for hirelings, King George of England,
Search ev’ry kingdom where breathes a slave,
For Father Murphy of the County Wexford
Sweeps o’er the land like a mighty wave.
We took Camolin and Enniscorthy,
And Wexford storming drove out our foes;
‘Twas at Sliabh Coillte our pikes were reeking
With the crimson stream of the beaten Yeos.
At Tubberneering and Ballyellis
Full many a Hessian lay in his gore;
Ah, Father Murphy, had aid come over
The green flag floated from shore to shore!
At Vinegar Hill, o’er the pleasant Slaney,
Our heroes vainly stood back to back,
And the Yeos at Tullow took Father Murphy
And burned his body upon the rack.
God grant you glory, brave Father Murphy
And open heaven to all your men;
The cause that called you may call tomorrow
In another fight for the Green again.
Father John Murphy (1753-1798) Centre,
Tomnaboley, Boolavogue, Ferns, County Wexford
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The Battle of Oulart Hill took place on 27 May 1798 when a rebel gathering of 1,000 annihilated a detachment of militia sent from Wexford town to stamp out the spreading rebellion in county Wexford.
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