The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #2747   Message #952540
Posted By: Felipa
14-May-03 - 12:01 PM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Glenroe theme / Cuaichin Ghleann Neifin
Subject: RE: Séamus Mac Murchaidh
1. another recording of Mainistir na Buaile is Johnny Mháirtín Learaí Mac Dhonnchadha, "Contae Mhuigheo, Traditional Songs of Connemara", Cló Iar-Chonnachta

2. Another song that goes to this air is "Séamus Mac Murchaidh, a song about the outlaw and poet who was hanged in Armagh about 200 years ago. The song is published in Mánus Ó Baoill, "Ceolta Gael 2". Cork: Mercier, 1986 and in Derek Bell & Liam Ó Conchubhair, "Songs of the North of Ireland". Dublin: Wolfhound, 1999.

The two Ceolta Gael volumes are still available, as are accompanying audial cassettes. Lyrics and tunes are given in the books but no background information. The "Songs of the North of Ireland" book gives translations and a small amount of background information.