“Owenreagh”

Description

The singer, wandering by Owenreagh, recalls all the "comrades long absent from home." He admits that the land is barren and money hard to come by. He wishes them back; he stayed, and the land is beautiful, and money is fleeting. Perhaps they will return

References

  1. SHenry H542, p. 217, "Owenreagh" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, HHH542

About

Author: George Barnett
Earliest date: 1934 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: emigration home
Found in: Ireland