Luke Kelly - Foggy Dew - Irish 1916 Rising

“We went out to break the connection between this country and the British Empire, and to establish an Irish Republic. We believe that the call we then issued to the people of ireland was a nobler call, in a holier cause, than any call issued to them during this war, having any connection with the war. “We succeded in proving that Irishmen are ready to die endeavouring to win for Ireland those national rights which the British Government has been asking them to die to win for Belgium. As long as that remains the case, the cause of Irish freedom is safe.“ “This is the begining, our fight has saved Ireland. The soldiers of tomorrow will finish the task.“