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Ivy Day In The Committee Room

from The Stern Task of Living by Hibsen

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[Chorus]
I am the ghost of Ivy Day returned to cast an eye
On the voters of this time and who is on my side
Who can I trust in this darkened room?
Who are my friends and who would see me ruined?

There by the fire sits young Mat O’Connor
Staunchest of supporters he rolls his tobacco
Voices strong concerns against a visit from the King
Yet in order to avoid bad blood would he forsake my reign?

Now who have we here emerging from the dark
Some say a spy from the other camp?
Though he may be touting for the working man
In his words Joe Hynes still holds the cause at heart

[Chorus]

You may hear these men cry “he’s dead”
But in my time it was I who led
The fight for Irish Liberty
Now in my stead will that path be followed by Tierney?

[Chorus]

Henchy is a gentleman talking face to face
He backs ‘pig eye’ Tierney in this election race
Is Tierney his trojan horse now that I am dead?
To greet the King with open arms a ticket to great wealth

Down at Black Eagle not so far from here
Drinking with the Alderman is candidate Tierney
Will he guard the values that had I held so dear?
They call him ‘Tricky Dicky’ so no is my fear

[Chorus]

For I am the ghost of Ivy Day
10 years and more since I passed away
Celebrate with me the Fenian way
Once every year on Ivy Day

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from The Stern Task of Living, released May 26, 2023

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Hibsen Dublin, Ireland

Hibsen are an Irish contemporary folk music ensemble formed by folk artists Gráinne Hunt and Jim Murphy. They released their debut album 'The Stern Task of Living' on 26th May 2023. The album was inspired by the book of short stories 'Dubliners' by James Joyce. Each of the 15 songs on the album is named after the short story on which it is based. ... more

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