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Subject: RE: Help: Castle of Dromore; origins and location
From: Barry T
Date: 27 Jul 01 - 11:03 PM

This is the most definitive information I have read on the tune. Thank you!

As for location, I think the reference to the Blackwater River in the lyrics suggests the Kerry location. Though there are about half a dozen Dromore Castles and a few Blackwater Rivers, this is the only Dromore castle situated on a river called Blackwater. Not proof, but evidence.

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Excellent discussion of my favourite song.