LEGEND OF THE MAGUIRE
(Andrew Mack,   1904)


In the bright day's of old when our dear land was young
her praises and glories were on every tongue 
to each breeze her emerald hearts 
ever steady for love and for freedom we dare

When the wintry storm raged around the old Castle wall 
brave knights and fair ladies were held in the thrall 
of harper and bard in the faith unbroken in this Irish heart lives still.

Oh for love we have fought and for love we will die 
and love will uphold us when danger is nigh 
and the fame of our name sure the land still admires 
for they fought for their home and for love the Maguire.