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Thread #14799 Message #2618955
Posted By: MartinRyan
26-Apr-09 - 09:12 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: The Grey Lake of Loughrea
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Grey Lake of Loughrea
Matthew
Think I confused the issue somewhat: Baile Locha Riabhach and Nellí Bhán are the same song. I managed to miss Mrs. Costello's version in JIFSS because she used Neili Bhan/Fair Nelly as the title, rather than Pretty Girls.../Baile ... !
There have, indeed, been quite a few verse translations over the years.
Thanks for the link to Walsh's books, BTW
Regards