station of knocklong - Johnny Donegan

The mighty Johnny 'The Fiddler' Donegan sings this fine song which describes the story behind an IRA prisoner, Sean Treacy who in May 1919 was rescued from an armed RIC escort at Knocklong Railway station in Co.Limerick

Lyrics:

The Station of Knocklong



The news has spread through Ireland
and spread from shore to shore,
Of such a deed no living man has ever
heard before.
From out a guarded carriage mid a
panic stricken throng,
Sean Hogan he was rescued
at the station of Knocklong.

When a guard of four policemen had
their prisoner minded well,
As the fatal train sped oer the rails
conveying him to his cell.
The prisoner then could scarce foretell,
of hearts both brave and strong.
That were planning for his rescue
at the station of Knocklong.

The shades of eve were falling fast when
the train at last drew in.
It was halted for an hour or so by
a few courageous men.
They sprang into the carriage and it did
not take them long.
Hands up or die, was the rebel cry
at the station of Knocklong.
Now King Georges pampered hirelings
they shrivelled up with fear,
and thought of how they placed in cells
full many a Volunteer.
Now, face to face with armed men
to escape how they did long.
But two of them met with traitors deaths
at the station of Knocklong.

From Sologhead to Limerick such deeds
as these were never seen,
And devil a tear was ever shed for
Wallace of Roskeen.
They did old Englands dirty work
and did that work too long.
But the renegades were numbered up
at the station of Knocklong.

Now, rise up Mother Erin and
always be of cheer.
Youll never die while at your side
there stand such Volunteers.
From Dingle Bay to Garryowen the cheers
will echo long.
Of the rescue of Sean Hogan
at the station of Knocklong.

Category:

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• sean
• treacy
• IRA

[starr99797]

JOHNNY RIP it was a pleasure to play with u the 2 years we spent together in the same band i will never again meet the likes of u i will remember u forever so sad ur gone

[LimerickLad25]

@starr99797 you must be so proud to have played with the likes of Johnny Donegan, the few times I met him was a pleasure and I have a video recording of him performing with Ann Marie and the Ferrymen a good few years back. A unique performer who will never be forgotten and his music will continue to be played in my house for many years to come.

[LimerickLad25]

hard to believe the great man has gone but his music will live on....slán abhaile Johnny

[briankett8]

im cork born but in limerick 32 of 34 years..my father in law god rest him told me about JOHNNY DONEGAN..he was from askeaton..rathkeale man myself..great singer rare voice..may he live to a hundred ..go on johnny..

[LimerickLad25]

@briankett8 yeah Johnny is a true republican and a great character, ive been lucky enough to meet him both in London and back in Limerick on several occassions and hope to see him again soon as its been a long while now since i've heard him sing live but he doesn;t do too many gigs these days.

[doolinman1960]

great song ,Erin go brath

[LimerickLad25]

@doolinman1960 yep it sure is a rare and beautiful song indeed ! Slán

[cathyw30]

@starr99797 i love listening to his muic, my dad showed me his stuff, and now my 2 yr old asks for him every day on you tube

[danbreentipp]

rest in peace johnny a true irishman

[joeryan88]

loved his music esp boys of kilmichael 

[castlebar67]

aaw didn't know johnny had gone RIP im sad thank you all for your info ias i've just discovered his music bless you patrick.

[doolinmusic]

Great song, R.I.P Johnny You will be missed

[jimmy27paul]

great song sang by a great man r.i.p johnny

[jimmyriddle100]

johnny R.I.P.you were a special music man.you will live forever in our hearts.