The Rising of the Moon, Irish Songs, Episode 212
This episode, “The Rising of the Moon” refers to the ballad describing the orders for the rebels to rise up in the Irish Rebellion of 1798 . It recounts the battle beween the United Irishmen, led by Wolfe Tone, against British forces during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. This song of hope and optimism is associated with the unfortunate, doomed rebellion.