THE RISING OF THE MOON | The Rebel Song That Inspired a Nation | Traditional Irish rebel Ballad

0:00 Intro 0:28 Chorus 1:04 Verse 2 1:49 Chorus 2:24 Verse 3 3:09 Chorus 3:48 Outro A whisper in the dark. A pike raised in silence. A nation ready to rise. The Rising of the Moon is more than a song — it’s a call to memory, a cry of defiance, and a heartbeat echoing through Irish history. Set against the backdrop of the 1798 Rebellion, this stirring ballad captures the quiet urgency of men gathering under moonlight — not for glory, but for freedom. This version brings new life to the old words, that honours both the legend and the loss behind the rising. Will you answer the call? By the rising of the moon… Written by: John Keegan Casey in 1866 its purpose wast o inspire support for the IRB Fenian movement by recalling the failed 1798 Rebellion, especially the rising led by the United Irishmen in Wexford. #TheRisingOfTheMoon #IrishRebelSongs #1798Rising #IrishBallads #FolkMusic #TraditionalIrishMusic #IrishHistory #RebelAnthem #PikesInTheDark #CinematicFolk Hear more here:    • Ireland Under The Crown Volume One   Subscribe to us:    / @justirishmusic   Follow & Support Just Irish Music: 🎥 YouTube: / @justirishmusic 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/3143x74... 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/JustIrishMusic 📸 Instagram: / justirishmusic 📘 Facebook: / justirishmusic