No Irish Need Apply (Irish Need Not Apply), lyrics

©2006...2017 copyright Irish Roots Cafe, all audio and video items are in the public domain, used with permission, or property of the Irish Roots Cafe. False copyright claims are actionable. This famous Irish tune is in the public domain, being well over 100 yrs. old. This particular vocal sound recording is copyrighted by Michael C. O'Laughlin, vocalist. The Irish Roots Cafe and Hedge school features Irish Genealogy; History; travel and traditional Irish song, including old style Sean Nós singing. Founded by Michael C. O'Laughlin in 1978 with headquarters at http://www.irishroots.com/ Subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=Mickthebridge https://twitter.com/IrishRootsCafe https://www.facebook.com/IrishSong http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/MichaelCOLaughlin (See lyrics below) No Irish Need Apply. A very popular song in the 1860's, performed for years on stage in America. Sung here by Mike O'Laughlin at the Irish Roots Cafe. From his album "Ireland by Land and Sea", released in 2015. Our Lyrics: I am a dacint Irishman, just come from Ballyfad; Oh I want a situation and I want it mighty bad; A position I saw advertised. 'Tis the thing for me, says I; But the dirty spalpeen ended with: No Irish need apply. Whoa! Says I; but that's an insult - but to get this place I'll try. So I went to see the blagaurd with: No Irish need apply chorus: Well some may think it a misfortune to be christened Pat or Dan But to me it is an honor to be born an Irishman. Well I started out to find this chap, I found him mighty soon; He was seated in the corner, he was reading the Tribune. When I told him what I came for, he in a rage did fly. And he says, you are a Paddy, and no Irish need apply! Then I felt me dander rising, that I'd like to black his eye To tell a dacint gentleman: No Irish Need Apply ! chorus: Well, I could't stand his nonsense so ahold of him I took And I gave him such a batin' as he'd get in Donnybrook And he hollered 'mille murder' and to get away did try And he swore he'd never write again: No Irish Need Apply. He Made a Big Apology, I bid him then goodbye Sayin' when next you want a batin' write: No Irish Need apply chorus: Well, I've heard that in America it always is the plan That an Irishman is just as good as any other man; A home and hospitality they never will deny To strangers here, or ever write: No Irish need apply. Ah but some black sheep are in the flock:A dirty lot says I; A dacint man will never write: No Irish Need Apply ! chorus: Now Old Ireland on the battlefield- a lasting fame has made; You all have heard of Meagher's men and Corcorans brigade Though fools may flout and bigots rave, fanatics they may cry But when they want good fightin' men, the Irish may apply. And- when for Freedom and for right they raise the battle cry Those rebel ranks will surely think: No Irish Need Apply. Please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvl...

Added 17 May 2026