“Fair Maid of Ballyagan”

Description

The singer meets a beautiful girl in a village in Aghadowey. He courts her, but she eventually rejects him for a wealthy suitor. He departs, "Intending never to meet again," but he cannot forget her. He curses wealth and the one who has it

References

  1. SHenry H67, p. 365, "Fair Maid of Ballyagan" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #6883
  3. BI, HHH067

About

Author: Andrew Orr
Earliest date: 1925 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland