The Boys From The County Mayo - Colm O'Donnell

Far away from the land of the Shamrock and heather
In search of a living, as exiles we roam
But whenever we chance to assemble together
We think of the land where we once had a home:
But these homes are destroyed and our soil confiscated
The hand of the tyrant brought plunder and woe;
The fires are now quenched and our hearts desolated
In our once happy homes in the County Mayo

Long years have now passed since with hearts full of sorrow
The land of the Shamrock we left far behind;
But how we would like to go back there to-morrow;
To the scenes of our youth, which we still bear in mind;
The days of our childhood, it's now we recall them
They cling to our vision wherever we go;
And the friends of our youth we will never forget them
They too ar exiled from the County Mayo

From historic Killala, from Swinford to Calla
Ballyhaunis and Westport and old Castlebar
Kiltimagh and Claremorris, Belmullet and Erris
Kilkelly and Knock that's famed near and far;
Balla, Ballina, Ballinrobe and Bohola
Keeloges and Foxford a few miles below
Newport and Cong with old Straide and Manulla
Charlestown too, in the County Mayo

So boys pull together in all kinds of weather
Don't show the white feather wherever you go
Be like a brother and help one another
Like true hearted men from the County Mayo

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[banner1wex]

Beautifully sung Colm, C'mon Mayo give us that long awaited big day in Croker so we can all join in the celebrations

[lorgain2]

I remember the last time Mayo won the AI, 1950-51, an old friend Willie McVeigh [RIP] was in goals for Armagh in the 1950 Semi-Final, and he remembered the late great Tom Langan starring at full forward.

This was the greatest Mayo team, still held in awe by old Armagh men.

[BenAliGtor]

Great song and a fine singing voice. Also touches the chord of family history: great-grandmother came from Ballyhaunis in a time of great poverty there. Her descendants have done well and prospered to be sure- but we know that those dreams fulfilled have been watered by many tears. This song is a great reminder of what was lost, and what we've gained.

[lorgain2]

Very true Ben, the genocide didn`t quite succeed we are still here. thanks for the comment.

[lorgain2]

thank you sophiecat.

[lorgain2]

Maggiemonte go to your messages.

[jmjk63]

UP MAYO

[flash3695]

What album is this from? the only cd of his I can find online dosn't have this song

[anitamcgahern]

Hey Colm, what about Westport?

[dubbyajay]

This Mayo-man will have to do a cover! ;-)

[claz28]

Found this video while looking for video of Ballyvary. My Grandfather who's a Costello is from Ballyvary. Looking for any good videos of Ballyvary? I would really love to see the area were my family lived.

[gaamad100]

and it took a good sligo man to sing it!

[clairevoyagerfan]

@dbasq1 ballyvary

[clairevoyagerfan]

Ballyvary

[gallagbr]

this is one of the worst compositions I have ever heard.

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