Says the Shan Van Voght.
Yes! Ireland, &c.
There are many other versions of this song. It has always been a favourite with the Irish people at all times of political excitement; either varied or re-written, according to circumstances. At the time of the celebrated Clare election, carried by Daniel O’Connell while the “Catholic Emancipation” cause was yet pending, they sang a street ballad in Dublin running thus:—
“Into Parliament you’ll go, (meaning O’Connell,) says the Shan Van Voght,
To extricate our woe, says the Shan Van Voght;
Our foes you will amaze,
And all Europe you will plaze;
And ould Ireland’s now at aise,
Says the Shan Van Voght.
“Our worthy brave O’Connell, says the Shan Van Voght,