“Sweet Dunloy”

Description

The singer and his love leave Ireland for Scotland to escape her father. The father follows and has them forcibly returned to Ireland. Although the girl says she consented, the jury convicts him. After he is freed, they will go to America instead

References

  1. SHenry H577, pp. 439-440, "Sweet Dunloy" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #7962
  3. BI, HHH577

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1934 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland