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Thread #32694 Message #442367
Posted By: Malcolm Douglas
17-Apr-01 - 07:34 AM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Liam O Raghallaigh
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Liam O Raghallaigh
First found, of course, as the Scottish tune Gilderoy, it subsequently became popular throughout England and Ireland, and later America, carrying all manner of song texts. The title Star of the County Down dates back less than 100 years, to Cathal McGarvey (1866-1927) who wrote the popular song set to it. See also, amongst many other discussions:
Songs to Star of the County Down
Star of the County Down
Malcolm