“The Galway Shawl”

Description

The singer walks out in May and sees a beautiful girl in a Galway shawl. He comes to her home and meets her parents. She sings beautifully to his musical accompaniment. He leaves the next morning, but cannot stop thinking of her.

Recordings

  • Margaret Barry, "The Galway Shawl" (on IRMBarry-Fairs)

References

  1. SHenry H652, p. 269, "The Galway Shawl" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. DT, GLWYSHWL*
  3. Roud #2737
  4. BI, HHH652

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1936 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland