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Thread #13301 Message #111590
Posted By: Philippa
05-Sep-99 - 06:17 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: A Oganaigh Oig
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: A Ógánaigh Óig
These lyrics are Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin's version, which is an adaptation and abridgement of the text given in the book "Amhrán Chúige Uladh" compiled by Father Lorcan O Muireadhaigh ("Muireadach Méite) and originally published in two volumes, 1927/1937. In 1977, Sairseal-O Marcaigh publishers, Dublin, issued a new edition edited by Colm O Baoill. The O Muireadhaigh version includes verses collected from two women: Bean uí Bhrannagáin of Dundalk, Co Louth and Bean uí Bhibinigh of Omeath. The song has also been found in counties Tyrone and Fermanagh and a version is published in Éinrí O Muirgheasa's "Dhá Chéad de Cheoltaibh Uladh". The second half of the first verse as sung by Pádraigín is found in the latter publication. The O Muireadhaigh version includes verses from the man's point of view, which Pádraigín doesn't sing