A friend who's researching a book has asked if I can get her any info. on a tune called 'Lilies of France'. She's found it in a 1768 Welsh manuscript where it's called 'lilis frans'. I've found it mentioned once in the DigiTrad, but only a reference to 'Air: Lilies of France'. I've also found reference to it in some archive papers which mentions "a new song to the tune Lilies of France", but no more than that. So, can anyone help?

She's also looking for information about a ballad tune called 'The Banks of Ireland'. In her words, "It was very popular in Wales from the 17th century on, usually under its Welsh name 'Bryniau Iwerddon' but I'm almost certain that it wasn't born in Wales. I'd love more information." I've found a bit more on that one, but if anyone has anything on this too ... it would be much appreciated!

In eager anticipation, sian