“Master McGrath”

Description

The great Irish greyhound wins the Waterloo Cup, beating Rose, "the pride of all England." (The two dogs discuss their respective countries. The owners bet large sums. The Irish celebrate the fact that their dog was better than an English dog.)

Notes

The date and master id (GB-3359) for Hayward's record is provided by Bill Dean-Myatt, MPhil. compiler of the Scottish National Discography. - BS

Historical references

• 1868, 1869, 1871 - Years in which Master McGrath, a hound belonging to Lord Lurgan, won the Waterloo Cup

References

1. SHenry H161c, pp. 32-33, "A Ballad of Master M'Gra[th]" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Hodgart, p. 215, "A ballad of Master McGrath" (1 text)
3. OLochlainn 33, "Master McGrath" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Hayward-Ulster, pp. 61-62, "A Ballad of Master McGrath" (1 text)
5. DT, MASMCGR*
6. Richard Hayward, Ireland Calling (Glasgow,n.d.), p. 16, "The Ballad of Master McGrath" (text, music and reference to Decca F-2604 recorded Oct 4, 1931)
7. Roud #3041
8. BI, Hodg215