“Ta Ra, Limavady”

Description

The singer praises Limavady. He lists the boasts of other towns (e.g. "Coleraine for Kitty justly proud"), but prefers the local product ("But the girls that take the shine off both Are the girls that come from Limavady"). He asks others to praise it also

References

  1. SHenry H706, p. 180, "Ta Ra, Limavady" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #8007
  3. BI, HHH706

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1937 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: home nonballad
Found in: Ireland