St Patrick's Battalion - David Rovics (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins

St Patrick's Battalion - David Rovics (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins
St. Patrick’s Battalion is the story of the Irishmen who fought and died for the Mexican army, after having defected from the imperialist forces of the United States. They were joined by other immigrants, German and Polish, and escaped slaves to fight for the sovereignty and freedom of the Mexican people. It is a story of true heroism in the face of great adversity. And these men deserve their immortal place in this song.
Sing along!
Lyrics:
My name is John Riley
I'll have your ear only a while
I left my dear home in Ireland
It was death, starvation or exile
And when I got to America
It was my duty to go
Enter the Army and slog across Texas
To join in the war against Mexico
It was there in the pueblos and hillsides
That I saw the mistake I had made
Part of a conquering army
With the morals of a bayonet blade
So in the midst of these poor, dying Catholics
Screaming children, the burning stench of it all
Myself and two hundred Irishmen
Decided to rise to the call
From Dublin City to San Diego
We witnessed freedom denied
So we formed the Saint Patrick Battalion
And we fought on the Mexican side
We marched 'neath the green flag of Saint Patrick
Emblazoned with "Erin Go Bragh"
Bright with the harp and the shamrock
And "Libertad para Mexicana"
Just fifty years after Wolftone
Five thousand miles away
The Yanks called us a Legion of Strangers
And they can talk as they may
From Dublin City to San Diego
We witnessed freedom denied
So we formed the Saint Patrick Battalion
And we fought on the Mexican side
We fought them in Matamoros
Where their volunteers were raping the nuns
In Monterey and Cerro Gordo
We fought on as Ireland's sons
We were the red-headed fighters for freedom
Amidst these brown-skinned women and men
Side by side we fought against tyranny
And I daresay we'd do it again
From Dublin City to San Diego
We witnessed freedom denied
So we formed the Saint Patrick Battalion
And we fought on the Mexican side
We fought them in five major battles
Churubusco was the last
Overwhelmed by the cannons from Boston
We fell after each mortar blast
Most of us died on that hillside
In the service of the Mexican state
So far from our occupied homeland
We were heroes and victims of fate
From Dublin City to San Diego
We witnessed freedom denied
So we formed the Saint Patrick Battalion
And we fought on the Mexican side

[@antarisalduin_tv2806]

As a Mexican I will forever remember the Heroes from Ireland and Germany that formed the St. Patrick's Battalion who fought and died for my country. ERIN GO BRAGH!

[@forexed8948]

San Patricios deserve to be remembered by everyone that they fought alongside or fought against, they are true heroes eternal.

[@danielasterling6936]

​@@forexed8948 CHILE ARGENTINA ICE HOCKEY CHILE ARGENTINA AURORA AUSTRAL

[@philonetic321]

Drunkards on poteen and criminals used by the Mexican army as cannon fodder, then glorified and sensationalized later on. Yaaaaaay.

[@InYourWalls2]

ERIN GO BRAGH

[@SantiagoSaenzVilla]

También hanian muchísimos polacos

[@NP3GA]

I'm not Irish, Mexican or even Catholic but god damnit if I'm not full of respect for this great Irishman that gave their lives for what they believed in

[@claudiasinclair74]

Amen

[@jeremymcmains9280]

Look into what they did to us in the running scrape. War is hell and theirs no saints on either side

[@Bobbynet1528]

I'm Irish and Catholic so this is a good song

[@sassycassgames3158]

​@jeremymcmains9280 Yet if America hadn't had a President who ran for election with the promise of conquering California, neither side would've done wrong to the other.

[@danielasterling6936]

CHILE ARGENTINA ICE HOCKEY CHILE ARGENTINA AURORA AUSTRAL

[@luischavez8846]

God bless Ireland, from a Mexican brother

[@lowclassgameryt823]

As a Mexican American I really love this song, even though we lost I still think it's badass how those brave Irish men gave the last stand like the badasses they were and will for ever be, they were are numbered but never backed down, such brave souls Long live Ireland 🇮🇪

[@SamGehl-gb4jk]

as a mexican american you didn't lose. You are an american with mexican descent. Know where your loyalties are.

[@DaithiWasTaken]

​@@SamGehl-gb4jk ah yes loyalty to warmongers

[@limpingcow]

@@DaithiWasTaken Be loyal to Justice not a country.

[@forexed8948]

They fought for a land that wasn’t their own, they fought so bravely, and so many of them would never get the chance to ever see their native land again as they gave their lives for the freedom of Mexico.

[@imustbechosen]

Long live Mexico and Ireland 🇮🇪

[@jeksixten5751]

Canelo Alvarez is probably Irish 😂

[@jfox290]

​@@jeksixten5751irish decendant born in mexico

[@pdkiernan5]

God Bless Catholic Mexico and Catholic Ireland!

[@irishpride9867]

The War America can't remember and Mexico can't forget. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽 🇮🇪

[@hanspotterman4875]

To be fair to America they were in a lot of wars they have only technically had 27 years of peace give or take in they’re whole time being a country you can’t expect them to remember all of them Edit: America has been at war 92 percent of its total time as a nation

[@irishpride9867]

@@hanspotterman4875 Youd think they'd remember a land grab off their neighbours. No ???

[@hanspotterman4875]

@@irishpride9867 I mean they took all of my peoples land and forgot about us so probably not

[@StuartLegomanLittle]

@@hanspotterman4875I will say that in general the most Americans forget about the country’s history and I am a big into war history but I am not as familiar with the Creek Indian War and the “Indian Wars”

[@hanspotterman4875]

@@StuartLegomanLittle same huge history buff I’m black foot Cree nation

[@susanmorgan9310]

I never was taught any history of this. All l was ever told was the Texans were the good guys and that the Americans won the war with Mexico. Now l am older and l have studied the truth for myself .l admire theses guys bravery and l am ashamed of what Americans have done in the name of Nationalism ,greed, and hunger for land.

[@forexed8948]

One of the reasons was the expansion of slavery, the hunger for gold, and because of the divine right lie, “Manifest Destiny” BS

[@tea-sus8722]

I love how the chorus sounds like a blend of irish folk and mariachi, it's perfect

[@odonnell1218]

As a half-Mexican half-Irish Catholic, I can’t thank you enough for this cover and for helping to keep this story alive!

[@69Jackjones69]

Ave Maria! ✝️🙏

[@lennybuttz2162]

How can you be half Catholic? Is that like being a little pregnant? Either you are Catholic or you aren't there is not halfway about it. Catholicism isn't a race it's a religion.

[@odonnell1218]

@@lennybuttz2162 I meant to convey that I’m a Catholic who is half-Mexican and half-Irish.

[@lennybuttz2162]

@@odonnell1218 Oh.

[@danielasterling6936]

BIENVENIDOS A LA PATAGONIA WELCOME TO LA PATAGONIA AURORA AUSTRAL

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

A piece of my own US history I didn't know about! I have so much respect for the Irish, who seem always to stand for justice, and with the oppressed, both then and now.

[@KamposAcker117]

What makes me sad the most and fills me with impotence is knowing that John Riley fought a losing battle and still never abandoned us, Viva Irlanda, el batallón de san patricio y viva México, Nunca serán olvidados!!

[@drifter4581]

As a Texan, im actually shocked to learn this bit of history in a song... im thankful for that

[@lennybuttz2162]

LOL at a Texan being shocked about land being stolen from Mexico.

[@noskpain2792]

​@@lennybuttz2162Cope

[@danielasterling6936]

TEXMEX TEXMEX TEXMEX

[@danielasterling6936]

​@@noskpain2792 TEXMEX TEXMEX TEXMEX

[@The-not-so-charming-prince]

@@lennybuttz2162someone dose not understand what Texas was supposed to be a Republic of Anglos and Hispanics who wanted nothing more to be free from tyranny in the north and south to bad Texans forgot so soon the dream of the men who fought to free Texas.

[@spartacusjonesmusic]

Even today, after all this time, Mexico remembers them. Ireland remembers them. And they deserve to be remembered. I feel like I knew these guys. There's something incredibly powerful about this story. And shameful, too. I dig your version of this song.

[@promastarmaintenancecorp6739]

I'm from Ireland and this is the best version of the song I've heard beautiful job well done. And respect to my Mexican brothers and sisters From ireland.🇮🇪🇲🇽

[@Ronninmtz12]

Thank you too my red-headed friend, we will never forget the sacrifice that you people made to Mexico, desde Tamaulipas México, ERIN GO BRAGH!

[@truenorthgames]

​@OmarMartinez-ph2ic your welcome from the irish in Canada 🇮🇪 erin go bragh

[@gregorypilau3530]

As a Catholic from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬, I always look up to countries like Ireland, Mexico, Poland, Croatia etc for Catholic ideals. Long live Mexico and Ireland 🇮🇪 🇲🇽🇻🇦

[@joshparnell7755]

A US citizen in my 30's and this is the first I have ever heard of St. Patrick's Battalion. Thank you for making me aware of their story, and more aware of how my country spins its own history.

[@matt59fire]

Im a proud American. But i can also say that we werent in the right of everything. And its obvious we committed what we consider modern day war crimes, during the Mexican American war. Targeting civilians. But in the 1840s non of my family was in the US yet. And My Grandparents on my moms side were Irish. So i feel a little something when i listen to this. Im also a former catholic turned non dominational Christian.

[@matt59fire]

@@WarMusicArchives Why are you telling me this? Its common sense. I know

[@kylelindberg7771]

@@matt59fire Yep, human depravity and greed isn't just reserved for the "bad guys"

[@matt59fire]

@@kylelindberg7771 I agree. What makes someone "bad" is their lack of sympathy. In my opinion. Thats purely my view on it. Like if you kill an entire village and feel zero remorse. Or better yet, you enjoyed it. Not necessarily the action, but the mindset behind it.

[@matt59fire]

@elizabethbennett3930 I wont get into an ethics discussion with you. I disagree though. And you clearly need to reread what i typed

[@CarolinaDragonEye01]

Beautiful song! You will always be my brother even if forces today separate us. 🇮🇪🇲🇽

[@noahpeterson8559]

I am actually related to one of the soldiers that fought in this great battalion through my mother, and to say that I am honored to hear this song and know their story is an understatement. They stood up for what they believed was right, even if it made them traitors and enemies to the country that brought them over, and I couldn’t be more proud to claim that lineage 🙂

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Excellent!

[@twelvetweny-oneproductions7450]

what was the name of your relative if i may ask???

[@noahpeterson8559]

@@twelvetweny-oneproductions7450 I believe, according to the research I’ve done (which is quite extensive) that it is Captain Santiago O’Leary.

[@twelvetweny-oneproductions7450]

@@noahpeterson8559 nice, any family stories not disclosed to the public before? also what area are u from ? hope u dont min d the questions, just curious

[@javierpellicerlopez4770]

​thats awesome man, i dont know much about my ancestors. something to be proud of!!!

[@huicho50]

Hoy se cumplen 175 años de la ejecución de los miembros del batallón de San Patricio que desertaron una vez comenzada la guerra. Honor y gloria para ellos.

[@Jmg831]

😢

[@danielasterling6936]

NAHIR GALARZA ARGENTINA

[@gerardorendon3530]

Honor y gloria !!! Al batallón de San Patricio!! ❤️🏅🏅🎖️🎖️🥇🥇La patria agradecida 🙏 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@danielasterling6936]

USHUAIA AURORA AUSTRAL

[@al-galadhon6465]

Irlanda siempre tendrá un hogar en México

[@patodejesus682]

as a proud mexican, i feel honored to hear this song hasen't been forgoten

[@patodejesus682]

i think my name gives my nationality away

[@sethstatonwatkins]

And it never will be so long as I live!

[@firefox5926]

...would yo ulike texas back? becaus ei think we might be able to arange it is things keep going the way they are lol

[@patodejesus682]

@@firefox5926 nah, we are already invading some usa states, there is no need

[@persianprince6213]

@@emilyanderson3031 Here is a splendid cover of "Henry Joy" It really is a wonderful song! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHKam3iKorGFm9E

[@giustinosuarez8711]

One of my favorite folk songs from the original forgotten war! Being a Hispanic Catholic from the United States always gives me inner conflict when listening to this song, however 😅. Keep up the good work Seth! “I die the king’s faithful servant, but God’s first” - Saint Thomas More.

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Be steadfast in the well being and protection of innocents, not nations or flags

[@Jmg831]

Ps trust me, the war has never been forgotten

[@tknows470]

@@sethstatonwatkinsamen brother

[@saraterhenetar395]

Best rendition of the song I've ever heard. Long live Mexico and Ireland!

[@timlinator]

Anglos made it clear we weren't welcome and they were occupying our homeland, still occupy part but Mexicans welcomed us open arms. We know who are friends and enemies are. Viva Mexico y Erin go Bragh.

[@elizabethpoulnothodgkiss2951]

As a US history teacher, I add a mini-unit on St. Patrick's Battalion when I teach the Mexican-American War. I play this song. Their story does more to drive home how wrong the war was than anything I can say.

[@e-klav3214]

"I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers. In short, I was a racketeer; a gangster for capitalism. I helped make Mexico and especially Tampico safe for American oil interests in 1914. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City Bank boys to collect revenues in. I helped in the raping of half a dozen Central American republics for the benefit of Wall Street. I helped purify Nicaragua for the International Banking House of Brown Brothers in 1902-1912. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for the American sugar interests in 1916. I helped make Honduras right for the American fruit companies in 1903. In China in 1927 I helped see to it that Standard Oil went on its way unmolested. Looking back on it, I might have given Al Capone a few hints. The best he could do was to operate his racket in three districts. I operated on three continents." -General Smedley Butler. Every war they wage is an unjust war on the proletariat. Good on you comrade.

[@hewo_bootifuluwu1597]

Erin Go Bragh Sister, Hermana

[@Ryansssssssssssss]

Hope more teachers follow in your footsteps.

[@SantiagoSaenzVilla]

Desde México te lo reconozco muchas gracias, otra guerra similarmente mala fue la cuerra de 1898 y posterior guerra contra filipinas

[@futurecaredesign]

Thank you for doing that and helping young people understand the realities of war. War is too often romanticized.

[@needisaymoore2138]

Thanks brother 🇲🇽😎🇮🇪

[@limpingcow]

Justice > Patriotism. Loyalty to righteousness not nations

[@TheMastersaldivar]

Such a sad song. Viva Los San Patricios!!!

[@thomasmcculey7942]

There are many Irish-Mexicans, one being Saul Canelo Alvarez. One of his grand-fathers was a Berrigan from the west of Ireland.

[@aitorm9586]

This man is the chiller Sabaton, love to learn of battles and wonderful stories like this one through music!

[@bellerain381]

Yes! Definitely! Him and Sabaton are on my Most Listened list!

[@danielasterling6936]

CHILE ARGENTINA HOCKEY HIELO CHILE ARGENTINA AURORA AUSTRAL

[@dylanrunner2001]

FROM DUBLIN CITY TO SAN DIEGO!!!!!!

[@womort1435]

WE WITNESSED FREEDOM DENIED !!

[@DewinMapping]

I love you Irish men thank you for fighting the gringos even though we lost IDC :) Love Ireland from a mexican orthodox Christian ☦️🇲🇽❤️🇮🇪✝️

[@AndresRandomXd]

El batallón de san Patricio, nunca se olvidará a aquellos héroes mexicanos e irlandéses que lucharon en el nefasto desierto del norte del país hasta la plaza San Jacinto por la libertad justa 🇲🇽❤️🇮🇪

[@mikki3562]

As an Irish republican I faced a court a long time ago to be jailed for my political and active role in the ongoing struggle against the British occupation of the north of Ireland. I decided then to wear a badge, written in Spanish proclaiming the honoured memory of the great San Patricio Battalion, who fought for the honour of Ireland and Mexico against the unjust gringos. It was seen as my rebuke to the court, but they could not bring attention to it in case it became contraversial and might raise a spirit they wanted to ignore.

[@CullenGandyTenor]

This is such a special song.

[@MundoYui]

No country ever moved a hand to offer us help at any given point in our modern history but the few brave Irishmen with their morals in the right place, we should be offering every irish citizen the option to get mexican citizenship should they desire it as an act of friendship and basic reciprocity, for as far as I know, anyone bleeding and dying for Mexico in Mexico is a true Mexican.

[@debbiebeatty8449]

Gotta love the Irish! And this music.

[@bellerain381]

Thank you for your beautiful music!

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Thank you!

[@memugking]

I teach about the San Patricios in my history class. This song is perfect for highlighting the problems of the Mexican-American War.

[@nathanring5048]

Never stop being political, man, no matter what other people say.

[@persianprince6213]

Absolutly ✊✊✊

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Much appreciated!

[@cyntiastrange6681]

Thank you Seth, it's for me the best Version of this emotional song! 👍🏻 💚🤍🧡

[@ReconmissionFFWR]

The saying of “libertad para mexicana” is so much more powerful than “republica ” because it doubles down on these Irish man not only fighting for Catholics but for Mexicans as well and that’s speaks volumes

[@persianprince6213]

Could we get a rendition of "The minstrel boy"? That would be amazing!

[@juliocesarjimenez7297]

Batallón de San patricio, por siempre en nuestro corazón, viva Irlanda, viva México.

[@hugemusiclover1837]

Every time you post a song, i get hit with this irresistible urge to find out every historical fact about the song, I love it! This is teaching me more than school ever has!

[@itande0551]

Sorry to come late, but John O'Reilly wrote his memories, so you might one to check them out Alongside with it, the fort of Churubusco (was actually a church but anyway) is now a museum dedicated to the invasions of Mexico, the battle itself is even more legendary than many others at the time

[@DanielSanchez-og4ox]

I am both Mexican and Irish descent and this song simply kills me every time I hear it.

[@cyntiastrange6681]

Wow, I could crying my eyes out.. but I love it! 😅

[@Sj-rj2on]

I will always hold the irish in high regards ❤❤❤

[@drovics]

Wow! To my shame, somehow or other I'm only just discovering this amazing rendition of the song! Seth, you're such a great singer, and the 4-part harmonies are unbelievably good, as is the way you put this video together. I'll be in Ireland in June, it would be great to meet up!

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Hello there! So glad to see you here. Thank you so much for the kind words. Obviously your song is amazing, so thank you for writing it. I am actually from the states and currently in Nova Scotia but I wish you the best in Ireland!

[@drovics]

@@sethstatonwatkins i'm a big fan of nova scotia. are you performing there, or are there any familial connections? i'm just thinking that there are a lot of people in nova scotia who sound like they're from ireland or scotland.

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Very true, especially New Foundlanders. I am not however here for music or family, but for my partner. She is from New Brunswick and I work a day job remotely so I was able to move up to Nova Scotia with her for now. The accent you may hear in my music is a largely a subconscious adaptation I would say, having spent so many years listening to proper Irishmen sing songs about Ireland, it just comes out involuntarily at this point.

[@drovics]

@@sethstatonwatkins excellent. of course the more time you spend up there, the more your accent will change, too. i actually often get asked if i'm from ireland, which always strikes me as odd, because i'm not putting on an irish accent on purpose either...!

[@mulo45]

Today is march 17th. I am mexican and as every year im hearing this song high volume and remember that maybe we lost half a country...but we had won a brother. Tiocfaidh ár lá!

[@Robbikelly]

A bond bround from blood mò chara 🇮🇪🇲🇽

[@persianprince6213]

Amazing rendition as always Seth! It's beautiful! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Glad you like it!

[@persianprince6213]

@@sethstatonwatkins I most certainly do! 😁👌🤘

[@mainlinetalk2969]

This has brought tears and has given me a will to render it in spanish. Both of our cultures are great boxers and with wills unfathomable to understand by others not us.

[@jakobhawkins77]

Hey mate, I played this and Horse Soldier at work. The lads LOVE your singing. Not joking dude. They want more ahaha

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Certainly more to come!

[@orthodox-mp6hv]

I've been watching your videos for a while and they are all great, but this... this is something truly special.

[@trincywalker7497]

Such a beautiful flow of voices and music. I remember the fallen and they think of me!!! I just can't put into words how much this song touches me plus the lyrics are just amazing.

[@Stonewall5101]

This is amazing! I’d love to hear you do some similar Irish American historical tunes like the ones about the Irish Brigade in the Union Army during the civil war (We’ll fight for Uncle Sam, the Irish volunteer, etc.) Songs about Irish men and women fighting against tyranny and slavery are always songs to celebrate.

[@needisaymoore2138]

I don't have a tune but I have a story. My great-grandmother Paula Collins was an Irish immigrant who ended up in Texas with her family. They told her if she married a Mexican they would cut her off. Not only did she marry my popo Ernesto, she told them if they cut her off she would never speak English again and for the rest of her days she only spoke Spanish. Her brother was a Texas ranger.

[@RonnieTheSim]

In that regard you may consider Mick Ryan's Lament, by Robert Dunlap -- I'll post no links nor spoilers, but it's easily searched and powerful.

[@gardenerofthegalaxy]

This has always been one of David Rovics' best songs that really hits me the hardest, and your rendition was absolutely incredible. Bravo

[@DiamondBatToons]

I want to show this to my extended family, considering my family is part-mexican. Now that I know the context behind this song, it just gets even more beautiful... ❤🖤

[@Javier-ov9ey]

México y su pueblo recordamos con cariño al batallón de San Patricio, y les agradecemos el máximo sacrificio que una persona puede otorgar, su vida en pro de una causa justa, estaremos siempre en deuda con ellos, no importa que pasen 1000 años; Gracias Juan Reyle, cómo se le conoció por los mexicanos y a todos sus hombres que murieron luchando.

[@disco9503]

Great version of this song 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@HisservantinChristJesus]

This was an incredibly powerful, historic and emotional song. A new favorite for St Pat's. Bravo

[@RonnieTheSim]

What a voice. What a voice. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@RonnieTheSim]

... and for the harmonization! This is your work as well, am I right? I surely haven't heard it elsewhere.

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Indeed!

[@darytfrank]

I'm glad to know this exists.

[@ChrisHutchison]

How is it only just now that I'm discovering Seth Staton Watkins? this is a wonderful rendition of David Rovics' song by a first-class singer/performer of whom I am now a fan!

[@dragonkingofthestars]

I'd love to hear a Spanish cover of this one.

[@riley_heretic]

Now THIS would be epic. I’d also love a duet - one Irish and one Spanish singer.

[@martincarney9559]

​@@riley_heretic David rovics dose spainish version

[@newfieshamrock]

Id love a spanish and irish version with spanish and irish pipes in it..maybe corlos nunez could be the piper

[@gallantcavalier3306]

An amazing song!!! I hope to hear a few songs by the legendary David Kincaid on the Irish in the American Civil War!!

[@riverroth3688]

Hearing someone cover David Rovics feels good, not often I see anyone mention his songs. Great cover, hoping to see more covers of his stuff, maybe as well some stuff from Mischief Brew?

[@Luffyisking10000]

As a Irish man nothing makes me prouder than to know through out the world we fought against oppression even till this day we stand firmly and unbroken against oppression hopefully we'll see 32 counties free and united soon

[@LostieTrekieTechie]

A beautiful rendition of an important song. Thank you for recording and posting this.

[@NestorPerez12]

this song has awaken my 1% of Irish blood in me

[@anteltwo]

Viva México 🇲🇽 y viva Irlanda 🇮🇪

[@cesarrivas1618]

God bless Ireland and the San Patrck batallion , I know part of this history , love Ireland 🇮🇪 and history

[@futurecaredesign]

Wow. Thank you SOOOO much for doing justice to one of my favorite songs ever! David Rovics is a great singer-song writer and this is one of hist best songs, but your execution takes it to another level!

[@mollytrudeau4189]

Beautiful beautiful tribute to a group of men who may well be Saints and Christian Martyrs

[@hithedragon7842]

I just found out that this video exists despite being subscribed, and tbh I'm actually getting a little emotional right now. This song means so much to me and I don't think I've ever heard a cover of it before. I'm really happy that new people have heard it for the first time because of this.

[@profcpbl]

Classic David Rovics, beautiful interpretation!! Thank you, Seth!

[@chesterstevens8870]

If you ever feel the desire to revisit the story of John Riley, then the Paul McKenna Band did an excellent up-tempo reel that I personally have always enjoyed.

[@ashdog9235]

Beautiful

[@marge3157]

I really want to thank you for including the lyrics to the music. I am hearing impaired and I can't understand what is being sung most of the time(with all music). If I can read it, I can put it together and it makes sense. Kind of embarrassing but thank you.

[@CaptainVaanSmith]

The brave boys during one of Americans darker history. We were in the wrong. Shout out to the history guy and salute to the st patrick battalion.

[@nahuelregio]

Me estremece, casi hasta las lágrimas, cuando dice "Side by side we fought against tyranny And I daresay we'd do it again."

[@mainlinetalk2969]

La neta!

[@thegreyjedi9763]

The Irish will always welcome in Mexico 🇲🇽 🤝🇮🇪

[@ramonsaullugoguerra7189]

viva Irlanda y su hermosa gente !!

[@FedericoDLP]

Being of Mexican origin, I am a fan of St. Patrick's Battallion

[@jamespatrick5568]

You do amazing songs, having heavy Irish heritage on my family this is my favorite channel. I would love to hear you do "Red is the Rose"

[@persianprince6213]

he already has done red is the rose, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqaZZ6uwebRmndE

[@jamespatrick5568]

@@persianprince6213 thanks man!! Not sure how I missed it

[@persianprince6213]

@@jamespatrick5568 Your welcome! 👍👍

[@stalker4474]

🇲🇽🤝🇮🇪

[@pushingbhutons]

Thanks!

[@DerRattenleser]

Great singing and thank you for preserving the culture of remembrance. Is there any chance of getting hold of the chords?

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Thank you! Chords are here: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/david-rovics/st-patrick-battalion-chords-2269201

[@bbbartolo]

Beautiful voice. I've been waiting for more covers of Rovics' music. This is a winner.

[@Fox2kXL]

Beautiful song. I use it in my USH class which is predominantly made up of Mexican students.

[@xxrageonouxxx8504]

I love this song

[@avlidanet8862]

Super hero

[@thethirdsicily4802]

Dear lord man this one was grand, genuinely thanks for this one as I've not heard this one before, this is some good stuff.

[@ravencloud7]

That was fantastic bhoyo, can't stop listening to it

[@geeklafreak2638]

Daugherty here… thank you for this piece of history ❤

[@matthewreyes2401]

Viva Irelanda!!

[@pablomedrano2362]

Long live Christ the king ! My red headed Catholics we respect you for your strength and courage

[@Lepper36]

Huzzah for a top cover. Glad to hear their memory live on in song, and that their relevance never fade.

[@micharzeczycki7299]

Marvelous song and great performance! I've never heard about the story.

[@verasscott]

What a powerful song!