Has anyone any information on the following Irish War of Independence song and/or details on the Rossmore ambush mentioned? I recorded it in Birr in 1990 but have never heard it elsewhere. I now that Ann Mulqueen recorded a song called The Ambush at Rossmore but I have not got it and dont know if there is a link.
I would appreciate input, Thanks - Tony.

Just as the cocks were a crowing, a loud knocking there came to my door
Sure I thought 'twas the boys who were returning from the ambush below at Rossmore
As I peeped through a hole in the shutter, such a fine sight my eyes they had seen
For outside stood the gallant ……….. sporting Erin's proud banner of Green.

It was gently they entered my cabin and they stacked up their guns on the floor
"'Tis a cold stormy night" said the Captain "to be crossing the wild Galtymore
Oh come fill us a glass and we'll pay you for we're traitors to England's proud Queen
We heard away over the mountain that around here you keep a shebeen".

So she filled up the glasses, they paid her "Here's a toast to our comrades" they cried
To the bravest, the noblest of heroes on the green fields of Ireland who died.
Here's a health to the gallant Sean Treacy, Danny Lacey and bold Cathal Brugha
To the bravest, the noblest of heroes who died to give Ireland her due.