A Conversation for The Legend and History of the Song 'Danny Boy'

Danny Boy

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liamocomain

The Limavady Air ?

Out of Ireland’s past
To be misnamed
But when coupled
With various lyrics
This piece of art
Immortalised…

As a fiddler played
A local lover of music
Miss Jane Ross
Copied the air
Perhaps via
The playing of
Jimmy McCurry
And the dream of
An O’ Cahan called Rory.

Liam Ó Comáin


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