Show me the Man by The Longkesh Ramblers

This vigorous rallying song states clearly and unapologetically the cause of Irish patriotism. It does however, go beyond the reach of a lot of patriotic songs, in that it comments on issues like the vast wealth of mineral resources owned by the Irish people, and the lack of employment and prosperity at home, which has led to the emigration of so many Irish people.

SHOW ME THE MAN
Show me the man who does not love the land where he was born,
Who does not look on it with pride, no matter how forlorn
I only know that I love mine, and hope again for to see
Where ancient tyrants banished and Ireland once more free.

Let friends all turn against me
Let the fools say what they will
For my heart is in my country
And I love old Ireland still

You'll find no greater land than ours if you search the world o'er;
Although she's laughed at and despised, because her offspring's poor!
But if the sons could only get the wealth beneath her soil
They'd once again would prosper and live by honest toil.

Let friends all turn against me
Let the fools say what they will
For my heart is in my country
And I love old Ireland still

There's not an Irishman today would ever wish to roam
Into a foreign land to live, if he could work at home.
So give to us our liberty, let our tricolour be unfurled,
And Ireland and her sons would prove a credit to the world.

Let friends all turn against me
Let the fools say what they will
For my heart is in my country
And I love old Ireland still