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09 Aug 09 - 04:18 PM (#2696513) Subject: Origins: Lay him away on a hillside, The Connaugh From: ard mhacha This song commemorates Private James Daly who was executed in India in 1920 for his part in a mutiny, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3SRMI5Glu8 |
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09 Aug 09 - 04:48 PM (#2696537) Subject: RE: Origins: Lay him away on a hillside, The Connaugh From: Peace Dang. Can't hear it until tomorrow. However, found some sites that give the title as "Lay him away o'er the hillside" AND "Lay him away on the hillside". But all three bring up sites to do with the song. |
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09 Aug 09 - 05:07 PM (#2696544) Subject: RE: Origins: Lay him away on a hillside, The Connaugh From: GUEST A good recording Peace, this group are The Folkstones from around the late 60s. The lyrics are included on the recording. |
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10 Aug 09 - 02:32 AM (#2696749) Subject: RE: Origins: Lay him away on a hillside, The Connaugh From: Peace Library wasn't open. I'll have to listen tomorrow morning. Sorry. I really want to hear this, Ard. |
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11 Aug 09 - 09:42 AM (#2697672) Subject: RE: Origins: Lay him away on a hillside, The Connaugh From: GUEST,guest Pivate James Joseph Daly 7144396 1st Bn., Connaugh Rangers. Daly faced the firing squad in Dagshai prison on November 2, 1920,he was aged 20. His remains were taken back to Ireland, in 1970. He was from Tyrrelspass, Co. Westmeath. |