The West's Awake

from Across the Water by SixMileBridge

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A powerful song fron the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland against British oppression. Sending a desperate fry for reinforcements in the midst of a terrible battle, and not knowing if the message got through.
In memory of the Bold Fenien Men.

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And if when all the vigil keep, the West’s asleep, the West’s asleep
Alas, full well may Erin weep, bold Connaught lies in slumber deep
Where lake and plain smile fair and free mid rocks their guardian chivalry,
Sing ho! let man learn liberty from crashing winds and slashing seas.

For often in O’Connor’s van to triumph dashed each Connaught clan
And fleet as dear the Normans ran thru Curlew’s pass and Ardrahan,
And later times saw deeds as brave and glory guards Clan Riggard’s grave
Sing ho! they died their land to save on Aughrim’s slopes and Shannon’s waves.

Yet still when all the vigil keep the West’s asleep, the West’s asleep,
Alas, full well may Erin weep, bold Connaught lies in slumber deep,
But hark! a voice like thunder spake! the West’s awake, the West’s awake!
Sing ho! hurrah! let England quake, we’ll watch till death for Erin’s sake.

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from Across the Water, released February 21, 2017

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Maggie Drennon New York, New York

Maggie Drennon is a premiere voice in Celtic singing, a long standing influence in folk music. She was a founding member of Ceili's Muse in 1989, and SixMileBridge in 1997

Now, with a solo performance that is meaningful yet lighthearted, she is deeply devoted to sharing Celtic traditions with American audiences.

Most importantly she brings us the soaring voice that will inspire your heart! ... more

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