“Pat Brady”
Description
Pat Brady's father is taken prisoner and hanged without any crime. Pat vows revenge. He takes part in the rebellion at Gorey, Wicklow, New Ross, and Vinegar Hill, is taken in Rathangan, and condemned to hang for high treason.
Historical references
- 1798 - the Irish Rebellion
- June 4 - Wexford rebels capture Gorey (which loyalists had abandoned a week earlier)
- June 5, 1798 - The Wexford rebels attack the small garrison (about 1400 men, many militia) at New Ross, but are repelled
- June 9, 1798 - Battle of Arklow. Father John Murphy tries to fight his way into Wicklow, but fails and suffers heavy casualties
- June 21, 1798 - The rebel stronghold a Vinegar Hill is taken, and the Wexford rebellion effectively ended
Cross references
- cf. "The Banishment of Patrick Brady" (theme)
- cf. "Boulavogue" (historical setting)
- cf. "Father Murphy (I)" (subject of Father Murphy) and references there
Broadsides
- Bodleian, 2806 b.10(15), "Pat Brady" ("Ye true born heroes, I hope you will lend an ear"), W.S. Fortey (London), 1858-1885; also 2806 b.10(13), "Pat Brady"
References
- OLochlainn 53A, "The Lamentations of Patrick Brady" or "The Heroes of Ninety-Eight" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Moylan 67, "The Lamentation of Patrick Brady" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #3071
- BI, OLoc053A