The Boys From The County Mayo

	  		
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Far away from the land of the Shamrock and heather 
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In search of a living, as exiles we roam 
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But when ever we chance to assemble together 
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We think of the land where we once had a (D)home: 
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But these homes are de stroyed and our soil confis cated 
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The hand of the tyrant brought plunder and woe; 
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The fires are now quenched and our hearts desolated 
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In our once happy homes in the County Ma yo 

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

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

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Then on with the cause 'till our aim is accomplished 
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Those who would fault us are cowardly and mean 
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So stand in the fight 'till the tyrant is vanquished 
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Expelled from our dear little Island of Green 
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With the foes of our land we have fought a long battle 
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Soon they will get their last death-dealing blow 
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When old Nick has received them, their brains he will rattle 
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For the wrongs they have done to the County Mayo 

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