Lyrics:

the great Gaels of Ireland
the race that God made mad
for all their wars are merry
and all their songs are sad

words remembered by John A. Roche
from a poem by G.K. Chesterton
called 'The Balled of the White Horse.'
(thanks to Peter Fallon)

music derived from a traditional Irish fiddle tune entitled 'John Roche's Favorite'