“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
- Roud #5172
- BI, RcKOBall