O'Donegal - Ian Dury

Fresh mist on the morning and tears in my eyes

I’m back for the dawning of Donegal skies

My life in the city seems light years away

When I see the Blue Mountains from Ballybofey

Where the wanderers welcome is kindest of all

I’ve come back to my darling, my sweet Donegal

We’ll meet at the cross on the Rathmullen Road

Where the sight of Lough Swilly is a beauty bestowed

As we’re counting our blessings away from the throng

We will hear the wild birds sing their Donegal song

Where the stranger is welcome to a true free-for-all

They named you, my darling, my brave Donegal

I raise up my glass at the end of the day

God bless every sunset o’er Donegal Bay

Sure nothing is sweeter wherever I roam

As the smell of the turf of my Donegal home

Where there’s always a welcome and a how-d'you-my-call

Forever my darling, my sweet Donegal

Forever my darling, my sweet Donegal