who wrote the song the old bog road
The Old Bog Road "The Old Bog Road" is an Irish song written as a poem by Teresa Brayton, from Kilbrook, County Kildare, and set to music by Madeline King O'Farrelly. The road in question is located near the author's residence, in a townland called "Ferrans" (alternative spelling "Ferns").[1]
Harry Lauder His only son John, who had been educated at the City of London School followed by a degree from Jesus College, Cambridge University, became a Captain in the 8th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. He was killed in action on 28 December 1916 at Pozières.[41][42] Nonetheless, with his wife's encouragement Lauder returned to the stage three days after learning of John's death.[34] He wrote the song "The End of the Road" (published as a collaboration with the American William Dillon, 1924) in the wake of John's death, and built a monument for him in the private Lauder cemetery in Glenbranter. (John Lauder was buried in the war cemetery at Ovillers, France). Winston Churchill wrote that Lauder, "... by his inspiring songs and valiant life, rendered measureless service to the Scottish race and to the British Empire."[43]