"The Rising of the Moon" is an Irish ballad recounting a battle between the United Irishmen, led by Wolfe Tone, against British forces during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
The song tells the story of a secret meeting between Irish…
Read more"The Rising of the Moon" is an Irish ballad recounting a battle between the United Irishmen, led by Wolfe Tone, against British forces during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
The song tells the story of a secret meeting between Irish…
Read moreWar is a common theme in Irish music and reflects the history of the now neutral country. Written in 1976 by Scottish-born Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle "The Green Fields of France," also known as “No Man's Land” and “Willie McBride”…
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