Yes, Mick, thanks, I think that's it. I tried on the web McElwee, McCalvy, McCalvey, McCalwey etc. and never thought of the "K" as a possibility. And I wouldn't have recognized Tone without the "Wolfe".

As our thank you, here's all of it, transcribed by Andreas (and me) from 50 Complete Irish Rebel Songs (I always wonder about the "Complete" in the title of that CD). Northern gale possibly could be northern Gael and the chorus might start with "and there's the reason. But for these or similar very minor bits I think it's perfect now. The tune sounds familiar to me, but I can't name it.

Wolfgang

IRELAND'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM

1. In Ireland's fight for freedom, boys,
The North has played her part.
And though her day has not yet come
We never yet lost heart.
We'll keep on fighting 'til the end,
We know we cannot fail

CHORUS: And that's the reason why today
They keep our lads in Crumlin jail.
For England knows and England hates
Our fearless northern gale
And that's another reason why
They keep our lads in Crumlin jail.

2. We gave to Ireland Owen Roe
We gave them Shane O'Neill
And Tone at Cave Hill made a vow
That England still would yield.
McKelvey did not die in vain
He was a northern gale.

3. McCracken came from Belfast town
McCorley from the Bann,
And brave Henry Monroe at Ballinahinch
Fought for his native land
Tom Williams died on scaffolds high
His name shall never fail.