“Glenelly”

Description

"There is no other spot in the land of the Gael Where my young heart the full strains of pleasure could feel." The singer recalls his poor but happy home, his friends, his dreams. He prays that he may return to Glenelly before he dies

References

  1. SHenry H720, p. 165, "Glenelly" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #13475
  3. BI, HHH720

About

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