“Oul' Dunloy”

Description

The singer reports being sick of the city, and wishes he were back in Dunloy. The city is loud and strange, and the people look unhealthy. He misses his neighbors, who made life a joy. The corncrake cries, "Come back, come back to Dunloy."

References

  1. SHenry H498, pp. 211-212, "Oul' Dunloy" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, HHH498

About

Author: Andrew Doey
Earliest date: 1933 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: homesickness
Found in: Ireland