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Thread #5434   Message #1051056
Posted By: GUEST,John Prange
10-Nov-03 - 09:55 AM
Thread Name: Tune Req: The Galway Shawl
Subject: RE: Anybody know 'Galway Shawl'?
It is my understanding the song was banned because Patrick (Paddy ) Moran of Co. Roscommon sung it on the way to his hanging in 1916 or 1917. He was buried in Killmanhamn Gaol yard and dug up last year and given a State Funeral.

ANy information would be appreciated.

JAP
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