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Post by Matt McNamara on Feb 10, 2012 19:56:43 GMT
The following is a small clip I put together of Irish Troops serving in the Congo. Thanks to the many people who have sent me photographs over the years. I think it's only proper that their contribution should be remembered in this way. Hope you enjoy it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbM25FyH0gsMatt |
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Post by livenowpraylater on Feb 10, 2012 21:01:54 GMT
Well Matt.
You certainly know how to bring tears to a mans eyes without kicking him where it really hurts.
I thank you.
Edward Nolan.
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Post by gaul on Feb 10, 2012 21:54:49 GMT
Congratulations Matt,
What an excellent montage which captures the atmosphere of the time,both with photos and music.
Very emotive,well done.
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Post by andybrennan on Feb 11, 2012 0:12:34 GMT
Matt a very nice piece, well put together,
Andy
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Post by liamkearney on Feb 11, 2012 13:47:42 GMT
Congratulations Matt, another piece well put together as usual.
Keep up the good work.
Liam Kearney.
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Post by jim on Mar 18, 2012 13:29:44 GMT
Hi Matt.
I'm doing some research for a project and need to pick the memories of the Congo Veterans on the Forum.
In 1960, shortly after the Niemba Ambush a song was released in Ireland (to the air of the old Kevin Barry one)
I wonder if anyone remembers the words of it, or even the singer.
As far as I know it was the only time a song was written to honour Irish soldiers.
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Post by afcmoore on Mar 18, 2012 23:44:51 GMT
Hi Jim.
I do remember some of the words of the song but i think Derek Rochford may know it better .
The old grey matter is not as good as it used to be.
I shall try to contact Derek to see if he can help.
Ant.
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Post by afcmoore on Mar 22, 2012 0:34:45 GMT
Hi Jim. Afraid Derek was unable to help. Title The Irish Patrol. Not sure.  It was down in the province of Katanga,where those brave Irish Soldiers were killed. They died to bring peace to a Nation. That's all i can remember hope it strikes a cord with someones memory buds. Regards. Ant.  Help Help.====== I know we sang it many years ago just hope someone can remember the lyrics |
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Post by jim on Mar 22, 2012 11:25:35 GMT
I just found information on that song:
It was indeed called The Irish Patrol, written and and sung by Patrick O' Hage, (the daddy of Johnny Logan) It recieved very little airtime on Radio Eireann, and only for Radio Luxumburg we'd probably never know about it.
The song was was co-written by Fred O'Donovan.
Upon it's release it became a top seller in Scotland, but sold few copies in Ireland.
The Irish Patrol was lined up to be played on Eamon Andrews BBC TV programme 'Jukebox Jury' where it would have no doubt revieved worldwide attention, but according to Fred O' Donovan, it was withdrawn "for unknown reasons."
The Irish Patrol was later relased in the USA, Australia, New Zeland and the UK.
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Post by afcmoore on Mar 22, 2012 17:15:50 GMT
Hi Jim.
Well done yourself you been busy.
You've wet my appetite and i'm clearing the vocal cords.
Can you get the lyrics and do please post them .
I got bits of it coming from the back of the auld mind.
Trooper Finnin ,Trooper Brown.
Ant.
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Post by jim on Mar 22, 2012 18:13:27 GMT
Hi Ant.
The song is on the 'B' side of one of P' O'Hagan's records (side 'A' is the Queen of the County Clare)
The record is available from Beltona Records (cat. no. BE 2740) and retails at 24.99 euro. It's one of the old 7" x 45 RPM discs.
(That's how I found the info today, by checking out O' Hagan's song list)
Finding the lyrics might take a little longer to find I suspect!
Now where's me auld gramaphone?
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Post by johnd on Mar 22, 2012 20:59:53 GMT
hello there, a quick search shows that the lyrics to the song "The Irish Patrol" are available at the National Library of Australia as shown in its catalogue. Unfortunately you have to be resident in Oz to access the site. If, however, you have friends or relations over there they might do the needful. Here is the URL for the catalogue: catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/419245 The song's co-composers were Fred O'Donovan, Richard O'Donovan and Tommie Connor. The latter was born in the UK of Irish parents and is best known for his song "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Last Night" and he put the english lyrics to the German wartime song "Lili Marlene". Another link to a mention of the song by Ken Stewart (former RTÉ DJ) in the Billboard Music Week of 6 November 1961: books.google.ie/books?id=xyAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA48&lpg=PA48&dq="the+irish+patrol"+song&source=bl&ots=jp41KQ6sEj&sig=G7Kt5ofhHIjfLjHwihlB0ZVEi5A&hl=en&sa=X&ei=cIlrT-uaGsK7hAfs98C6Bw&ved=0 (Sorry its a bit on the long side) JohnD |
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Post by jim on Mar 25, 2012 10:59:53 GMT
Thanks Johnd.
I failed to track down those lyrics in Ireland. (Maybe if the Wolfe Tones had recorded it....)
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Post by LindaOD on May 9, 2012 21:55:40 GMT
I've just come across this discussion - my father, Richard O'Donovan, was the writer of 'The Irish Patrol'. It was indeed recorded by Patrick O'Hagan and also by Peter Tomelty (Northern Irish Tenor). I am happy to supply lyrics and the O'Hagan recording for your research. My father died in 2007 and we are currently cataloguing his scripts and writings so there may also be other background information that may be of interest.
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Post by afcmoore on May 9, 2012 22:57:16 GMT
Hello LindaOD.
I'm sure that Matt will be in touch with you re the lyrics of The Irish Patrol.
I would be most grateful to receive the lyrics as i'm sure would many of the forum members and readers.
I was in the Congo in 1962.
The song was a great tribute to those brave Irish Soldiers who died over 50yrs ago.
Regards.
Anthony.
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