The Dying Rebel

Tribute to 'The O'Rahilly' sung by the legendary, Kathleen Largey.
Author Unknown
The night was dark, and the fight was over,
The moon shone down O'Connell Street,
I stood alone, where brave men perished
Those men have gone, their God to meet.
My only son was shot in Dublin,
Fighting for his country bold,
He fought for Ireland, and Ireland only,
The Harp and Shamrock, Green, White and Gold.
The first I met was a grey-haired father
Searching for his only son,
I said "Old man, there's no use searching
For up to heaven, your son has gone".
The old man cried out broken hearted
Bending o'er I heard him say:
"I knew my son was too kind hearted,
I knew my son would never yield".
The last I met was a dying rebel,
Bending low I heard him say:
"God bless my home in dear Cork City,
God bless the cause for which I die."

[@michaelmccoy9646]

Best version, Amazing voice! Heartbreaking.

[@thedyingrebel2683]

Probably my favorite Irish song ☘️🇮🇪☘️

[@michaelward2561]

My grandfather loved this song brings back loving memories rip old man only you and god knows what you did for home and country god bless

[@stephenkelly2779]

my dad loved this song RIP mate xx

[@margaretrichards5342]

My uncle sung this while raking the hay, ( in the 60's) he was 17. at the time of the Easter Rising.

[@daouldfandango]

Your only son to heaven has gone... 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@knowlesdarren7778]

I love being Irish ☘️

[@jimeire1]

My god this woman can sing this great song. Thanks for sharing.

[@Darby07]

God bless my ireland

[@gerryryan1854]

My dad loved this song R I P Gerry Up the ra

[@jjhiggins7389]

Lovely version of this great song

[@thomasallan6322]

Love this song 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@sonofagalwayman6553]

tear jerker love and miss you Dad

[@gerardhorgan1155]

Great vocals.

[@22222vince]

My mum sang this yo me as a lullaby

[@sheilafletcher8124]

Who is this beautiful singer.

[@Jc-ul9ff]

Kathleen Largey

[@tomashb7444]

Tony Kane is a big fan

[@angiecox8781]

So very sorry , from an English woman x

[@michealhand1001]

No need Angie not your fault

[@gerardhorgan1155]

Is she accompanying herself on guitar?

[@JohnMulqueen-m7m]

Me too seam omaolvhoin😂