14 March 1923
Execution of the Drumboe Martyrs in County Donegal, Ireland during the Irish Civil War.

SONGS ABOUT THE DRUMBOE MARTYRS

Mudcat threads
Lyr Req: Woods of Drumboe / Woods of Drumbo Lyrics were supplied by none other than the late Frank Harte, a well known singer and collector/compiler of songs. I will add a couple of other relevant lyrics to the thread.

Tune Req: The Woods Of Drumbo The discussion includes some background information

Currently on youtube
THE WOODS OF DRUMBOE sung by Ray McAreavy of Belfast. lyrics attributed to by Michael McGinley (1852 – 1940)
THE CASTLE OF DRUMBOE sung by Dominic Behan

BALLAD OF SEAN LARKIN aka DRUMBO MARTYR performed by "The Irish Brigade"

a shameful episode in Irish history:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executions_during_the_Irish_Civil_War