Ten Faithful Years (1913-1923) in Song & Story
RAYMOND DALY
This historical Songbook tells the true story of the Irish heroes and their brave and daring deeds in events leading up to, and participating in the Great War and the Fight for Irish Freedom between the years (1913 – 1923).The following writings deal specifically with historical events which took place in Tullamore,Offaly and south Westmeath,which were mirrored throughout Ireland during those turbulent years.
Ireland’s rich musical heritage and culture are interwoven throughtout this book with over 100 songs and ballads from before, during and after the Revolutionary period (1913 – 1923), plus songs and ballads from the Great War (1914 – 1918).
512 Pages (Hard Back)
SONGS AND BALLADS
There are 105 songs and ballads in this book (sample below).Each one has a brief ‘Introduction’ giving details about the author or background to the song.
18th and 19th CENTURY SONGS AND BALLADS
Follow me up to Carlow
Brennan on the Moor
The Rising of the Moon
Kelly, the boy from Killane
A Nation Once Again
The Wearin’ of the Green
Early 20th Century SONGS ABD BALLADS
Dublin City 1913
Me old Howth Gun
Where oh where is our James Connolly
Down by the Glenside
Ireland Boys Hurrah
God Save Ireland
GREAT WAR SONGS AND BALLADS
It’s a long way to Tipperary
Pack up your Troubles
Danny Boy
The Green Fields of France
Christmas 1915 (A Silent Night)
Wild Mountain Thyme
EASTER RISING SONGS AND BALLADS
The Ballad of James Connolly
Grace
The Dying Rebel
A Row in the Town
The Foggy Dew
The Lonely Banna Strand
WAR OF INDEPENDENCE SONGS AND BALLADS
Ashtown Road
On The One Road
The Merry Ploughboy
Tipperary so far Away
The Ballad of Kevin Barry
The Boys of Kilmichael
The Man from Mullingar
CIVIL WAR SONGS AND BALLAS
The Broad Black Brimmer
Take it down from the Mast
The Ballad of Michael Collins
Soldier’s of ‘22’
The Galtee Mountain Boy
The Woods of Drumboe
POST REVOLUTIONARY SONGS
The Patriot Games
Sean South from Garryowen
Four Green Fields
The Men Behind the Wire
Only Our Rivers Run Free
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Seller Bio
Sold by: RAYMOND DALYRaymond Daly is a native of Tullamore, County Offaly, has a passion for local and national history which combined the publication of two historical songbooks. The first book of 472 pages was self published in 2008 titled Celtic and Ireland in Song and Story, was compiled alongside Derek Warfield, the founding member of The Wolfe Tones. This was a 10 year project which was critically acclaimed and received many positive reviews on Books – Celtic & Ireland In Song And Story – The Celtic Wiki His second self published book just released is TEN FAITHFUL YEARS (1913-1923) in Song and Story was a 9 year ‘labour of love’ project inspired by two events in 2016. The first was the 100th anniversary of The Easter Rising after visiting Dublin to mark the occasion with my wife and two daughters. The 2nd event was the 100th anniversary of ‘The Tullamore Incident’ when the first shots were fired by Irish Volunteers on March 20th2016 injuring an RIC Inspector. This was the first action one month before The Easter Rising. A keen gardener Raymond works at sales for Daly’s Native Irish Trees based in Tullamore.
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John Walsh (verified owner) –
Ten Faithful Years offers a reflective glimpse into a transformative decade, capturing loyalty and endurance during turbulent times. Though not widely known, it stands out for historical nuance and personal insight, appealing to readers of early twentieth-century social change.
Daly skillfully weaves personal narrative with broader context, covering the Great War, its aftermath, and the fight for Irish freedom from 1913 to 1923. The inclusion of 105 songs and ballads enriches the text.
The prose is measured and earnest, favoring reflection over drama. Vivid details of everyday life create an immersive, contemplative memoir. Overall, the book is a tribute to perseverance, inviting readers to reflect on faithfulness amid change.
David Nolan –
This is an excellent book which is very well written and is very detailed on the years up to 1923. Ray has also managed to provide context by outlining incidents preceding the War of Independence, including the Plantation, the famine, fenian rising etc, as well as the appalling actions of the provisional governments executions. I am delighted that the role that the local volunteers played around Offaly and Westmeath in very difficult times has been recorded in the book.
Well done to Ray on a job brillianly done, which is a fitting tribute to all those brave volunteers who helped create the Republic we enjoy today, which can be read and appreciated by current and future generations to come 👏
Paul Malloy –
A fitting tribute to so many unsung heroes of ireland during a time of huge upheaval in the country. I loved the local stories in particular. The selection of songs and ballads throughout the book is a masterclass touch, they evoke many fond memories of singsongs and sessions.
Martin Hoctor –
Raymond Daly’s excellent publication after years of painstaking research and devotion highlights the emergence of Irish Nationalism across Offaly and Ireland from the late nineteenth century into the early years on the twentieth century when its gathering momentum from the drive for independence from British rule and the revival in the Gaelic culture through sports,literature, and song would replace the desire for Home Rule for Ireland. The inclusion of the most popular Irish songs and ballads throughout the book is a clever move.
Offaly was a dependable county for Irish Nationalism and in the aftermath of Easter 1916, Raymond articulates the constant attacks on RIC barracks during the War of Independence – indeed, my grandfather, Corporal Martin Hoctor, was prominent in the attack on the RIC barracks in Geashill in June 1920 .
In order to really gain an insight into what it was like to be living in Offaly and throughout Ireland during these ten years and participate in the struggle for Irish freedom, purchase this fascinating book as I guarantee that one will have great difficulty in putting it down. Raymond dedication to complete this book has manifested itself into this publication that emanates his passion for local and national history. I cannot recommend this book highly enough and I could go on for hundreds of more words but obtain the book and be prepared to be amazed.
Philip Keegan –
This book is so in depth and coincise in it’s entirety. It is a vast history of a local area and is worth every minute spent reading on it. A brilliant book which will be especially liked by local history enthusiasts. Well done to Ray, no doubt this will not be the last we hear of this author.