“The Maid of Erin's Isle”

Description

"Oh, the sun does set down in the west when his daily journey's o'er.... With ruby wine I'll fill my glass... And I'll drink a health to my sweetheart, she's the maid of Erin's isle." He praises Mary's beauty, and vows to love her as long as he lives

Broadsides

  • Murray, Mu23-y4:002, "The Maid of Erin's Isle," J. Pitts (London), 1819-1844

References

  1. SHenry H57b, p. 228, "The Maid of Erin's Isle" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #7978
  3. BI, HHH057b

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1924 (Sam Henry collection)
Found in: Ireland