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Subject: Origins: Killinchy song From: GUEST,Pukeko Date: 10 May 06 - 03:40 AM I came across a song (ex BBC radio) recently; just wondering if anyone can tell me about it, and of any corrections to the words I've attempted to transcribe - Cheers! One evening fair to take the air a ramble I did take Down by a crystal fountain called Carrick Manon Lake Down by yon crystal fountain an image I did view For nature never did design an image just like you With courage bold and taunted I boldly then set forth Saying my delightful charmer you venus of the North Give me my way or else I'll stray my one and only joy And sure it would be a pity for to kill a harmless boy With flashing eye and marris eyes she coldly said to me Young man depart for in my heart no place is stacked for thee And to my father pleading no answer would she make But turned away and laughed me by, Carrick Manon Lake Killinchy is my dwelling place, where first my breath I drew Drumray it is my parents place, a thousand times adieu All for your sake I'll passage take across the stormy sea A pilgrim there to durumdare in North Americay Now all young men take warning and shun Killinchy fair Likewise sweet Carrick Manon for that false one she lives there As the sun is low descending o'er yonder hill so clear The shadow of her dwelling in, the little does appear |
Subject: RE: Origins: Killinchy song From: mrsmac Date: 10 May 06 - 04:17 AM I first heard this song in the 70's sung by Sarah Anne O'Neill. Carrickmannon lake is in Co. Down. This is what i sing. One evening for my pastime a ramble I did take Down by a crystal fountain called Carrickmannon Lake Down by yon crystal fountain an image I did view For nature never did design an image fair as you With courage bold undaunted, I boldly then set forth Saying my delightful charmer my venus of the North Give me my way or else I'll stray, my one and only joy And sure t'would be a pity to refuse a harmless boy With flashing eye and ne'er a smile she coldly said to me Young man depart for in my heart no place is stacked for thee And to my further pleading no answer would she make But turned away and left me there by Carrickmannon Lake Killinchy is my birth place, where first my breath I drew Drumreagh it is my parents place, a thousand times adieu All for your sake I'll passage take across the stormy sea A pilgrim there to do or dare in North Americay Now all young men take warning and shun Killinchy fair Likewise sweet Carrickmannon for that false one lives there and as the sun's declining o'er yonder hill so clear The shadow of her dwelling in the lake it does appear |
Subject: RE: Origins: Killinchy song From: Fibula Mattock Date: 10 May 06 - 04:17 AM Hi Pukeko, The one who can tell you best is probably Mudcatter eoin o' buadhaigh who has a terrific knowledge of Co. Down songs and is exceedingly lovely as well (I'm biased because he's my uncle, but it's still true). This song appears in his book, Songs of the County Down (link to book), as "Carrickmannon Lake". |
Subject: RE: Origins: Killinchy song From: GUEST,Pukeko Date: 10 May 06 - 07:39 AM That's just wonderful! Thanks so much to the both of you - great to have some of the vital word corrections too. I'd googled it very thoroughly too! The words/themes are somewhat standard, but together with the melody it makes for a sweet wee piece. |
Subject: RE: Origins: Killinchy song From: GUEST,Laura Meharry Date: 28 Apr 10 - 11:31 AM Hi My dad actually owns part of this lake and I am currently building a house overlooking it - would love to hear of any further info you have regarding the origins of this song? Many thanks Laura Meharry |
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