Merry Ploughboy

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"The Merry Ploughboy" has multiple meanings:

• Irish Rebel Song: It is most famously known as an Irish rebel song written by Jeremiah Lynch during the Irish War of Independence. The song is about an Irish farmer who joins the Irish Republican Army (IRA). The lyrics talk about going to Dublin to fight and reclaim "the land the Saxon stole." It is an adaptation of an older English folk tune called "The Jolly Ploughboy," which tells the story of an Englishman joining the British Army. Dermot O'Brien's 1966 version, released for the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising, was a major hit, topping the Irish Singles Chart for six weeks.

• The Merry Ploughboys Band: This is a traditional folk group from Dublin, Ireland. They are named after the ballad of the 1916 rebellion. The band has been performing for over 30 years. They are known for their energetic performances of traditional Irish songs, including humorous Dublin street songs, historical ballads, songs of emigration and romance, and original material.

• The Merry Ploughboy Pub: The Merry Ploughboys band owns a pub and restaurant in the Dublin mountains, also named "The Merry Ploughboy Pub." It's a traditional Irish pub known for hosting frequent traditional music sessions and shows. The pub has been operating since the 1800s and hosts what is said to be the longest-running show in Ireland (29 years) hosted by the same musicians and dancers.