The Ballad of Patrick Murphy by John Spillane.mov

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Well lads we had a brilliant day in Passage West to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the killing of local fisherman Patrick Murphy by a bullet from a bailiff's gun in 1911. There was the blessing of the boats, the laying of the wreath, the setting of the park bench and the grand concert, featuring the local church choir, the Carrigaline dancers, the Barrack Street Band (who had played there 100 years ago, there was superb soprano Cara O'Sullivan, and there was me, billed as International Star John Spillane.
I was asked by Walty Murphy, grandson of the murdered fisherman, to write a song for the occasion and I am delighted to say that yes I came up with the goods and performed the world premiere of my new song 'The Ballad Of Patrick Murphy'
The Ballad of Patrick Murphy.
They lived beside the river
At the turning of the tide
They lived beside the river
By the river they lived and they died
Patrick Murphy was a fisherman, and a gentleman, and a good man,
In the town of Passage West,
With a wife and seven children,
And he tended to his nets.
In nineteen and eleven,
On a lovely night in May,
He rowed with three companions,
Across to French's Bay.
A fishing for a living,
Like their fathers did before,
They were dreaming of the salmon,
As they waited on the shore.
Ah they lived beside the river,
At the turning of the tide,
They lived beside the river,
By the river they lived and they died.
But a bailiff's boat came down the Lee,
The dreaded Murricawn,
They came down from Blackrock Castle,
They sailed down past the Moocawn,
For the bailliffs they were gangsters,
In the service of the crown,
They came down with revolvers,
And they shot Pat Murphy down.
They lived beside the river,
At the turning of the tide,
They lived beside the river,
By the river they lived and they died.
'Bring in that man who shot me,
Before you and I must part,
I hold no grudge against him,
I forgive him from my heart'
But the people still remember
That justice was not done,
For the killing of Pat Murphy,
By the bullet from a bailliff's gun
Ah they lived beside the river,
At the turning of the tide,
They lived beside the river,
By the river they laughed and they cried,
By the river they dreamed and they sighed,
By the river they lived and they died.
Video by Stephen Bean
Thanks to Walty and Jim Murphy and all the Murphy clan, John Spillane, Passage West, May 16th 2011.

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@bobfromcork 13 жыл бұрын

Glad to know Jim Murphy - grandson of Patrick Murphy. Jim and his brother (name please!) have made a huge contribution to life in Passage West especially through his involvement with young people in the local soccer club. I have also seen his personal support for a number of charities in the greater Cork Area. He has made his own private contribution to young people and to families in need of support. Life has continued in a good way. Thank you to the Murphy family. Wish you all peace.

@irishfield1 5 жыл бұрын

Top song and memos ever Remembrance ever for Patrick Murphy. RIP. thank you John

@irishfield1 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing so great song of remembrance amazing ever John amazing ever thank you

@dickduck1192 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely song John fair play.

@padraigmcgovern1697 2 жыл бұрын

I'll keep it simple.... You are a legend John Spillane.

@seanmervyn4660 7 жыл бұрын

micky nicholl and Merv from republican west Belfast really appreciate the heart felt lyrics of John splianne in this fitting tribute to Patrick Murphy. May God bless his soul.

@keithmurphy2147 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice song John your a legend

@levismother 12 жыл бұрын

I missed it on the day, but it's great to see it on KZbin. Fantastic song. Looks like a lovely day in May, Passage looks beautiful. John Spillane is a a great troubadour and a credit to Passage West.