“Kate of Ballinamore”

Description

Kate's father threatens to kill the singer rather than have him marry Kate. Kate recommends he enlist to escape; besides, "I'd like to be a brave young soldier's bride." He joins the Ninety-Eights and gets a letter that she has married a farmer's son.

Recordings

  • Geordie Hanna, "Kate of Ballinamore" (on Voice06)

References

  1. Roud #5172
  2. BI, RcKOBall

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1977 (recording, Geordie Hanna)
Found in: Ireland