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Felipa	Lyr Req: Raithineach a Bhean Bheag (42)	RE: Lyr Req: Raithineach a Bhean Bheag	24 Oct 16
I think Raithnineach is a version of Raithneach - bracken or fern bracken oh little woman? (perhaps asking for kindling for fire to make the potato bread (steampaí)? Raithineach could also refer to a place name derived from the plant name. the other version of the chorus, Rachaimid a bhean bheag, would mean "let's go, oh little woman" There are several versions of the song, different verses. Another recording to look out for is Seán Corcoran (group "Cran")

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