“The Maid of Mourne Shore”

Description

The singer ask is he will ever again see the region of Mourne. He goes to his sweetheart, and begs her to love him lest he go over the sea. She says she loves a sailor and will remain true to him. The singer sadly prepares to emigrate

Cross references

• cf. "The Foggy Dew" (II) (version on IRClare01) (tune)

Recordings

• Robert Cinnamond, "The Maids of Mourne Shore" (on IRRCinnamond03)
• Martin Reidy, "Maid of Moorlough Shore" (on IRClare01)

References

1. SHenry H34b (+tune in H27a), pp. 371-372, "The Maid of Mourne Shore" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. DT, MOURNESH*
3. Roud #2946
4. BI, HHH034b