“The Lammas Fair in Cargan”

Description

The singer rambles until he chances on the Cargan fair, which he says exceeds all others. He describes the people, the food, the vendors, the police, the brawling -- and admits to coming home bruised and beaten

References

  1. SHenry H513, p. 75, "The Lammas Fair in Cargan" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9051
  3. BI, HHH513

About

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