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This song was actually written by Ciaran Murphy.

A hero. Here in Scotland we gave up in 1746……. But you never gave up. Be proud.

I'm Scottish with some Ulster ancestry and i totally adore this song! Posted by Michael McCall 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☺️

This song is beautiful Henry Joy McCracken is my ancestor and I've always been proud of that! ☘️

On a warm summer late morning In a field outside Glenarm There was two young fellas resting They had toiled their father's farm When a tall gentleman rider Approached them with a smile Saying "brothers, would ye’s listen for a while?" [Chorus] He said "Our country's called Ireland It's the garden of the Earth And I’ve dreamed of a future Where our people know their worth Where the laws are written by reason Not landlords, kings or priests Yous can have this, boys, if you would walk with me." Oh, well all people went freedom" So came the two replies "Ah, but more people fear treason The redcoats and their spies" But the tall rider embraced them "I have true men in Belfast I am Henry, I'll be faithful to the last" And the proud armies of Ulster Boast twenty thousand men From the dark alleys of Belfast North Down and Antrim's glens Sure, we rose yesterday morning We threw the gauntlet down And tomorrow, boys We enter Antrim town [Chorus] Singing "Our country's called Ireland It's the garden of the Earth" And I've dreamed of a future Where our people know their worth Where the laws are written by reason Not landlords, kings or priests You can have this, boys If you would walk with me With their pikes trembling before them They stormed the barracks gate Let our proud nation adore them Every man their knew his fate They had no rifle or cannon Or wages from the crown But the redcoats stood in line And shot them down To the dark cold Belfast mountains The rebels, they laid low To a dark, wattle-laid cottage Young Henry, he did go There were no French boats approaching Or allies from the south But not a word of doubt Came out from Henry's mouth Cold, tired and hungry Young Henry laid his vow: "From your proud mothers I stole you And I won't desert you now We are sons of the Republic Not planters but free men And it’s never gonna be the same again." [Chorus] "Our country’s called Ireland It's the garden of the Earth And I’ve dreamed of a future Where our people know their worth Where the laws are written by reason Not landlords, kings or priests Yous can have this boys If you would walk with me." Through those dark Belfast alleys They dragged young Henry Joy And the same orangemen cursed him Who had loved him as a boy In the true faithful Jehovah He feared no death drums' roar "May God and the Republic take my soul." [Chorus] "Our country's called Ireland It's the garden of the Earth And I’ve dreamed of a future Where our people know their worth Where the laws are written by reason Not landlords, kings or priests Yous can have this, boys If you would walk with me You can have this, boys If you would walk with me."

Never forget McCracken - faithful to the last A genuine vision of a democratic republic without a hint of sectarianism or anything like it. Others have a different vision, which is fine, but let all their visions be as pure as McCracken's

Far across the yonder blue Lies a true fairy land With the sea rippling over The shingle and sand Where the gay honeysuckle Is luring the bee When the green glens of Antrim They're calling to me Oh, If only you knew How the light of the moon Turns a blue Irish bay To a silver lagoon Imagine the picture Of heaven it would be Where the green glens of Antrim They're calling to me Soon I hope to return To my own Cuchendall 'Tis the one place I know That can outshine them all I know every stone I recall every tree Where the green glens of Antrim Are calling to me I would call to wee cabin Close down by the shore And knock with my heart at the wee cabin door While the sun showered its gold In the lap of the sea And the green glens of Antrim Are welcoming me 'Tis alone my concern If it granted surprise 'tis my private affair What my feelings might be Where the green glens of Antrim Are welcoming me I'd be where the people Are simple and kind And among them there is one That's been on my mind I'd I pray that the world would In peace let me be Where the green glens of Antrim Are heaven to me Song by Daniel O'Donnell

Beautiful 💚🤍🧡🎸☘️

I had been impressed by a song recorded by the Wolfe Tones called Henry Joy. In searching for information about the man, I was led to a song called Henry Joy McCracken - Faithful ton the Last, sung by Stiofan, a singer I'd never heard of. I hope you will indulge me for the bits of information I pulled from McCracken's biography in Wikipedia. I thought his middle name Joy was a rather odd one until I read that his father's name was Captain John McCracken, but his mother's name was Ann Joy. What else was mentioned that in June 1795 that he met up with a fellow named Theobald Wolfe Tone. I bring this up because the song Henry Joy was performed by an Irish group I enjoy called the Wolfe Tones. I was not surprised to read that when the group formed in 1963, they took their name from that gentleman. Henry Joy was hanged on July 17, 1768, at the age of 30. Finally, the title Faithful to the Last, was a quote by Jemmy Hope who had survived 1798 and his attempt to renew the insurrection in 1803. He said, "When all our leaders deserted us, Henry Joy McCracken stood alone faithful to the last. H led the forlorn hope of the cause." Oh, dear. Those words, forlorn hope, were used in connection with the Donner Party. In 1846, in California, U.S., "15 of the surviving emigrants set out on snowshoes in a desperate attempt to reach a settlement 100 miles away and find help. After enduring punishing physical, mental and emotional hardship, only seven survived. The rest met a terrible fate. Together, this brave group became known as the Forlorn Hope." I have to wonder if this group got its name from the 1803 group.

Any venues to belt these out brother 🙏🇮🇪 we need the passion cry and the call of eire, you have the power ❤️

Iv been watching and waiting for the next release, keep them coming lad - your in a league of your own 👊🇮🇪🎶

What A beautiful song thanks Stiofan 🇮🇪💚

Amazing!❤

Class. Sounding wonderful, mo chara

sounds class mate🇮🇪

love this song! Beautiful singing Stiofan

Thank you ..I used to dance with my Daddy to this ..I luv this version 💚

Most beautiful version of this song that has ever been recorded 💚

Beautiful

Upload more, you are a singer and a half pal! Tiocfaidh ar la 🍀🇮🇪🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍀

Classic comrade 🏴🏴🏴✊✊✊✊❤️❤️❤️❤️

Solidarity from England. I won't put the 'butchers apron' on here because it's nationality that is the social construct of the rich, created to divide us. But it won't. ✊🏴❤️

Solidarity from England comrades ✊ 🏴🇨🇮❤️ God forgive the British working class who had a hand in the ppression of their own class in Ireland. May all workers of all nations awaks and fight for the capitalist, imperialist exploiter no more.

What a beautiful song. Wow. Incredible

Your voice is truly amazing hoping to hear more from you 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🎶

#GenocideNotaFamine fantastic version

Well sung

Yer brilliant pal. TAL

Good one buddy 😎🇮🇪

Good one lads respect 😎🇮🇪

Go h-iontach a cara 🇮🇪💪🇮🇪

Brilliant mate 👏👍🚩

Keep up the YT vids and recordings pal! Is there any way we can get yas to live stream that show you're going to plat with Gary Og? We're in the States and sure wish we could go,

Class as always Stiofan! We love the rebs songs and VW's too pal. Love and support from us there in mt dora Florida!

Amazing voice 👌 just pure quality ✊

Unreal stíofan can't wait to get your new album....Class voice my Man ..All the Best 🇮🇪🍀✊

Very excited for the album chara, absolutely unreal!

Class Stiofan, some chanter

Unreal stíofan keep them Coming mate 🇮🇪

Excellent Stíofan, Hopefully you can get the album sorted in the months to come, I will 100% buy one & share on our social media platforms. Keep it up👏

Brilliant pal 💚🇮🇪

One Of The Best Chara 🇮🇪✊🏼🙌

Fantastic

Awesome 👏 ✊🟩⬜️🟧✊

Cracking song mate✊✊🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪