The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #27449   Message #754519
Posted By: JohnInKansas
25-Jul-02 - 02:52 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Sibheag Sibhor / Si Bheag Si Mhor
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Sibheag Sibhor
During a fairly recent browsing session at a local book shop, I looked at one of those "coffee table scenic (fill in locale)" books that had a very nice panoramic photo of two rather ordinary "bumps" in the landscape. The accompanying narrative described these two bumps as the "big hill" and the "little hill," and asserted that Carolan did, in fact, write something to commemorate "the great battle" that had taken place there. Fairies were mentioned.

I didn't buy the book, but the illustration would suggest that there is a specific locale which - at least in the tradition of the locals - is associated specifically with the composition. Maybe they have a local museum?

I'll watch for the book on my next trip, and maybe if it's down to less than $3 I'll pick it up - or make notes.

John