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Thread #30948   Message #3003879
Posted By: GUEST,Mary
10-Oct-10 - 02:53 PM
Thread Name: Lyr/Tune Req: Buachaill On Eirne / Boys of Ireland
Subject: RE: Lyr/Tune Req: Buachaill On Eirne / Boys of Ireland
Hi all, I am a bit rusty on my Gaeilge, but I would have translated the lyrics slightly differently.

In the 2nd verse where he says he will go "a deanamh leanna", I suggest it means he intends to go woo-ing, make love or make an offer of marriage. I think this also fits with the rest of the verse better where he refers to items that would be offered in marriage such as bedclothes, etc.