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David Ingerson	Tune Req: An Irish Song (Kilkelly) (20)	RE: Tune Req: An Irish Song	13 Aug 04
Well, George, I'm sure you're aware that what's thrown in their faces (and ours) every March is an instant mashed potatoes version of their roots--after it's been wrung dry by Madison Ave. There were two Irish immigration centers in Oregon during the 19th century--Lakeview and Harney Counties--where Irish sheep hearders gathered. Now there is nothing of Irish culture there--no language, no music, no customs--other than family names and maybe a Danny Boy sung on March 17. I'm sure glad it's been preserved elsewhere! BTW, when I perform Kilkelly, Ireland, I have to sing it 3 or 4 times right before I perform or I can't get through the last verse--especially the last line--without tears. Slainte, David

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