Keltic Kaleidoscope
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Carrickfergus Carrickfergus
Yet another song about an Irishman yearning for the Ould Sod.
Loch Lomond Loch Lomond
Supposedly, this is a story told by a soon-to-be- hanged Scottish soldier to his comrade. The low road is the underworld where the dead travel.
Tir Na nOg Tir Na nOg
A song of longing for immortality with a loved one. Tir Na nOg means 'Land of Eternal Youth' in Irish.
The Foggy Dew The Foggy Dew
The song commemorates the 1916 Rising in Dublin that ultimately led to Irish independence.
McPherson's Rant McPherson's Rant
James McPherson was a fiddler and highwayman who was hanged. As you can tell from the song, he was not pleased about his fate at all. This song is also called McPherson's Lament.
The Shores of Botany Bay The Shores of Botany Bay
It seems that Pat didn't get along with his boss so decided to go to Australia
Peerie Hoose Ahint Da Burn Peerie Hoose Ahint Da Burn
Traditional Shetland tune whose title means 'The little house behind the stream'
Galway City Galway City
A rich but homely man tries to woo a beautiful lass. As is often the case, the lass is not impressed.
For Ireland I Won't Say Her Name For Ireland I Won't Say Her Name
Irish song of longing
An Irish Lullaby An Irish Lullaby
What is there to say but its a traditional Irish-American song?
Danny Boy Danny Boy
This song is based on the traditional Irish tune 'Air from County Derry' with lyrics by Frederic Weatherly.
Suo Gan Suo Gan
Traditional Welsh lullaby featured in the movie 'Empire in the Sun'
Boys of the Old Brigade Boys of the Old Brigade
This is a song about the Irish struggle for independance from England after World War I.
Amazing Grace Amazing Grace
Yet another version of amazing Grace, this time performed by Mary Behan Miller
