I see the above lyrics have already been harvested; please insert this verse instead of the verse 3 printed above which does not make sense- obviously mis-heard by someone.

In the fair counties Meath, Wexford, Cork and Tipperary
The rights of his country my blackbird did sing

But woe to the hour when with heart light and airy

He flew from my arms, to Dublin took wing.

There is also another verse, which I'm trying to remember at the moment, beginning....

Oh, Erin, my country, awake from your slumbers..