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Thread #79205   Message #4149961
Posted By: GUEST,Julia L
10-Aug-22 - 09:57 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Irish Rover
Subject: RE: Origins: Irish Rover
I did the transcription. I understand that it is the "Cobh" of Cork, but the singer sang "cove". Of course, here in Maine, a "cove" is an inlet or harbor. I have also seen the word "cove " used in North Carolina to denote a small valley. Perhaps these are derived from the Irish word "cobh"?