Lyr ADD: Magherafelt May Fair

Subject: Lyr Req: Magharafelt May Fair
From: Seaking
Date: 22 Aug 04 - 07:06 PM

I heard this via internet radio recently (originally broadcast on Ulster radio), sung by Martina Coughan (spelling ??). I'd like the lyrics if possible and some information on the singer, all internet searches have thrown up blanks.

Thanks.....

Chris

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Magharafelt May Fair
From: MartinRyan
Date: 22 Aug 04 - 07:20 PM

Try searching on "Magherafelt may fair"! That'll turn it up.

Regards

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Magharafelt May Fair
From: Seaking
Date: 22 Aug 04 - 07:25 PM

What a difference an 'e' makes....
Thanks Martin..

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Magherafelt May Fair
From: Felipa
Date: 26 Oct 21 - 04:45 PM

MAGHERAFELT MAY FAIR

'I am a nice wee bouncing girl,
And my age it is scarce sixteen,
And when I'm dressed all in my best
Sure I look like any queen...

On the first of May I will make my way,
To the Magherafelt May Fair...

My mother cautioned me going out
Do not stay long in town
For if you do, your father and I,
On you we will surely frown.
Be sure to shun bad company
And of young men beware,
How nice you be, don't make too free
At the Magherafelt May Fair!'

lyrics from https://connollymusiccollection.bc.edu/document/542

recorded by, among others, Gemma Hasson, Kevin Mitchell, Maranna McCluskey all from the area near Magherafelt