the homes of donegal

i've just dropped in to see you all

i'll only stay awhile

i want to hear how you're getting on

i want to hear you smile

i'm happy to be back again

and greet you big and small

for there's no place on earth just like

the homes of donegal

i long to see your smiling children

standing by the door

the kettle boiling on the hearth

as i walk up the floor

and then to see a welcome free

for travellers one and all

for your hearts are like your mountains

in the homes of donegal

i'd like to stay along with you

and while away the night

with fairy lore and tales of yore

beside the turf fire bright

and then to see laid out for me

a shake-down by the wall

for there's rest for weary wanderers

in the homes of donegal

the time has come for me to go

and bid you all adieu

for the open highway calls me back

to do these things i do

but when i'm travelling far away

your friendship i'll recall

and please god i'll soon return unto

the homes of donegal

donegal

pride of all

donegal

pride of all