The Holy Ground

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Galway City

from the album
"Courtin' the Ginger Lady"

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On March 12, 1689

James II lands at Kinsale with French troops and munitions. To James, Ireland was the starting point from which he could regain the throne in England.

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Fare thee well my lovely Dinah A thousand times adieu For we're going away from the Holy Ground And the girls we all love true We will sail the salt sea over And then return for sure To see again the girls we love And the Holy Ground once more Fine girl you are! You're the girl I do adore And still I live in hopes to see The Holy Ground once more Fine girl you are! And now the storm is raging And we are far from shore And the good old ship is tossing about And the riggin' is all tore And the secret of my mind, my love You're the girl I do adore And still I live in hopes to see The Holy Ground once more Fine girl you are! You're the girl I do adore And still I live in hopes to see The Holy Ground once more Fine girl you are! And now the storm is over Wnd we are safe and well We will go into a Public House And we'll sit and drink like hell We will drink strong ale and porter And we'll make the rafters roar And when our money is all spent We'll go to sea once more Fine girl you are! You're the girl I do adore And still I live in hopes to see The Holy Ground once more Fine girl you are!

This song was made very popular by the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. The Holy Ground was a renowned place for prostitution in Cobh, county Cork. It is still very popular in this area of the country. The actual site labelled "The Holy Ground" is situated on the east side of the town.

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