Name: General Owen Roe
Duration: P00H04M57S
Description: Owen Roe O' Neill was an Irish soldier of the famous O'Neill clann of Ulster and, following extensive training in the Spanish army, returned to rise to the rank of general of the Ulster forces where he won many heroic battles. John found this version of this song in the Irish traditional archives which he spent a lot of time perusing during the Covid lockdown.

General Owen Roe

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Owen Roe O' Neill was an Irish soldier of the famous O'Neill clann of Ulster and, following extensive training in the Spanish army, returned to rise to the rank of general of the Ulster forces where he won many heroic battles. John found this version of this song in the Irish traditional archives which he spent a lot of time perusing during the Covid lockdown.

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General Owen Roe

My name is McGuire and my age is nineteen
Many's the fine scrimmage and battle I've seen
Many's the fine battle sure I did undergo
Commanded by the hero called General Owen Roe

Now Owen Roe being tired for the want of sleep
Gave the lady five guineas his secret to keep
When she got the money well it did tempt her soul
She soon brought the cavalry and surrounded Owen Roe

When Owen Roe saw them coming well he flew into the hall
He tried to escape but he could not at all
Surrounding him they marched him in cold and in snow
Undaunted three cheers cried our hero Owen Roe

"Here's a health to my wife and my children three
My lands and my living I leave all to thee
My bridle and my saddle to my son I bestow
May he ride with the pride of his father Owen Roe"

Then up rode his sister she was all dressed in green
A sword by her side it was pointed and keen
She gave three cheers and away she did go
"I'll have revenge for my brother Owen Roe"

Here's a health to Tyrone and long may she reign
Together we fought all in our domain
We fought them for hours, swept them to and fro
Commanded by that hero called General Owen Roe

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from John Doyle & Mick McAuley, released January 28, 2023
Traditional- arranged by John Doyle/Mick McAuley ©

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John Doyle & Mick McAuley

John Doyle and Mick McAuley are two of the most respected and accomplished musicians in the world of Celtic Music. Former members of the Irish-American supergroup "SOLAS", they have played and toured together for many years. In demand as guests, they have between them played with some of the most respected musicians- Sting, Patti Larkin, Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tim O Brien to name a few. ... more

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