sorry the above was a quote
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Boys of Barr na Sraide
From: GUEST,Caoimhin O Curnain - PM
Date: 19 Oct 09 - 09:55 AM

It is widely accepted down here in South Kerry that Dan Courtney living 8 miles south of Cahirciveen composed this song. the last verse was changed , Dan originally wrote
And when i take my long last sleep and death shall come to me
then lay me down by that old town beneath the hills and sea
Ill take my sleep in those green fields where first my life began
where the Boys of barr na Sraide went hunting for the wren.

A new book called Songs of Iveragh has just been published , a no of Dans other songs have now been published. www.binneas.com
Dan Courtney / Donal O Curnain ( 1888 - 1963)
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Boys of Barr na Sraide
From: GUEST,Cornelius Sullivan - PM
Date: 30 Jul 06 - 01:28 AM

Boys of Barr Na Sraide....was written by my Grandfather Dan o curran (courtney) from Maulin Caherciveen

you can ask anyone from Waterville/ Dromid area they all know who wrote the song originally

its sad to see Clifford getting all the praise for something he didnt do

Regards