“The Girl from Turfahun”

Description

"Ye bards may sing your sweetest lays In praise of beauty's grace...." The singer went to Ballycastle fair, where he sees a beautiful girl. They meet again at a dance, and during a pause, he asks her name. He learns she is married. He laments

References

  1. SHenry H521, p. 372, "The Girl from Turfahun" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #6887
  3. BI, HHH521

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1933 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland