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Thread #14716 Message #128085
Posted By: Melbert
26-Oct-99 - 02:47 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Mountains of Mourne (Percy French)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Mountains of Mourne
The lyrics were written by Percy French (1854-1920). They were sent to Houston Collison on the back of a post card, and he set it to the ancient Irish air "Carrigdhoun".
(according to "Soodlum's 100 Irish ballads, vol 1).