The Rising of the Moon - Irish folk song

Na Casaidigh with the popular Irish song about the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland. Na Casaidigh or The Cassidys are a traditional Irish family band from the Gaoth Dobhair (Gweedore) Gaeltacht in County Donegal. Lyrics: Oh then, tell me Seán O'Farrell, tell me why you hurry so? “Hush a bhuachaill, hush and listen“, and his cheeks were all aglow, “I bear orders from the captain:- get you ready quick and soon For the pikes must be together by the rising of the moon“ By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon, For the pikes must be together by the rising of the moon “And come tell me Seán O'Farrell where the gath'rin is to be?“ “In the old spot by the river, right well known to you and me. One more word for signal token:- whistle out the marchin' tune, With your pike upon your shoulder, by the rising of the moon.“ By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon With y