“Sweet Portaferry (II)”

Description

The singer travels around Ireland but "Sweet Portaferry remains in my mind." He returns from foreign lands with "silks and fine laces" to his true love. "Then I'll whisper so fondly and I know she'll agree 'O! Sweet Portaferry, you're a dear spot to me'"

Notes

Portaferry is about 20 miles southeast of Belfast. - BS

References

  1. OLochlainn-More 94A, "Sweet Portaferry" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, OLcM094A

About

Author: Cathal O'Byrne
Earliest date: 1965 (OLochlainn-More)
Found in: Ireland