Gunfight At The Carnegie

A story of the civil war in Ireland from generation to generation passed down
On the gunfight at the Carnegie Hall in Millstreet Town
Between pro and anti treaty supporters where at least two young men died
For their beliefs in Ireland's political divide

Based on political ideology and human ire
On the ensuing gun battle the Carnegie went on fire
In the darkness of the night on January the fourth nineteen twenty three
That lives today in a chapter of Ireland's civil war history

In a civil war where brother fought brother and former friend fought friend
There were not any winners why otherwise pretend
A civil war that caused death and suffering and ended for many in tears
And in the opposing sides the bitterness of it did linger for years

In post civil war years in Ireland the mistrust between once friends did remain
Which in itself is not at all hard to explain
And many civil wars fought in Countries Worldwide since then
Where many of the survivors are known to become embittered men

Those who took part in the civil war in Ireland at peace forever lay
And no gunfight at the Carnegie Hall in Millstreet town today
The praises of long dead warriors the patriots may sing
But war with it only suffering and sorrow does always bring.