Sean MacDermott Composed By Phil McGovern (U.S.) & Recited By Michael (McFetty) McGovern
Brave Leitrim Sons & Daughters
Around Lough Allen Shore
From Drumshambo town to Mohill
Kinlough to Ballinamore
They assembled in their thousands
On Last Saint Patrick’s Day
And Their Cheers Should Reach Old Erin
As they march in their parade
It was the picture on the banner
That aroused the ring and cheer
Some men that bowed their heads in prayer
Some women shed a tear
For it was their martyr Sean Mac Dermott
On their banner they portrayed
To lead Leitrim sons & daughters
In their Saint Patrick’s Day parade
He bore the scares of battle
As they marched him out to die
His comrade Commandant Connolly
On a stretcher there did lie
They raised Connolly’s wounded body
So the soldiers might take aim
As the bullet pierced his noble heart
While helpless there he lay
I hope their souls in heaven now rest
Free from all earthly care
And with the good saint Patrick
Their heavenly bliss they share
On earth they’re not forgotten
Never shall their memory fade
May their spirit’s lead those yet unborn
On Saint Patrick’s Day parade