“The Buachaill Roe”

Description

The singer's lover, at twenty three, fought "for the cause of Ireland ... He never once retreated though his wounds were deep and sore." He was killed and his remains are at Inniskillen.

Notes

Paddy Tunney on IRPTunney02 translates the title as "The Red Haired Boy." - BS

Recordings

• Joe Tunney and Paddy Tunney, "My Charming Buachal Roe" (on IRPTunney01)
• Paddy Tunney, "The Buachaill Roe" (on IRPTunney02)

References

1. Tunney-SongsThunder, pp. 147-148, "The Buachaill Roe" (1 text)
2. McBride 16, "Charming Buachaill Roe" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. Roud #5730
4. BI, RcTMCBR