“Old Inishowen”

Description

The singer says there is no place in the country to match Inishowen's beauty. He lists the places nearby: Tyrconnell, the castle of Cahir. He laments that O'Donnell (of Tyrconnell) and O'Doherty (of Inishowen) are dead. He blesses his home

Notes

For O'Donell of Tyrconnell, see the notes on "O'Donnell Aboo (The Clanconnell War Song)." - RBW

Cross references

References

  1. SHenry H824, p. 166, "Old Inishowen" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #13477
  3. BI, HHH824

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1939 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: home nonballad
Found in: Ireland