Paddy Reilly - Galtee Mountain Boy

I joined the Flying Column in 1916
In Cork with Seán Moylan, Tipperary with Dan Breen
Arrested by Free Staters and sentenced for to die
Farewell to Tipperary said the Galtee Mountain Boy

We crossed pleasant valleys and over the hilltops green
Where we met with Dinny Lacey, Seán Hogan and Dan Breen
Seán Moylan and his gallant band they kept the flag flying high
Farewell to Tipperary said the Galtee Mountain Boy

We crossed the Dublin mountains we were rebels on the run
Though hunted night and morning we were outlawed but free men
We tracked the Wicklow mountains as the sun was shining high
Farewell to Tipperary said the Galtee Mountain Boy

I'm bidding farewell to old Clonmel that I never more will see
And to the Galtee mountains that oft times sheltered me
To the men who fought for liberty and died without a sigh
May the cause be ne'er forgotten said the Galtee Mountain Boy

[gabrielkeown]

Great patrotic song by the great greatest the essential Paddy Reilly Oh my heart is so proud

[charlesking]

one of my favorites sang by one of my favorite singers!!😃

[poppydooleyy]

One of my favorite singers is Paddy, that's a great song, great story to it! They really put their life's on hold, fearless good fighting Irishmen.

[jaysmith]

Love this song. The family live sin the shadow of the mountains

[basement]

YES SIR Paddy Reilly nailed her ..great job