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22 Jul 99 - 01:31 AM (#97884) Subject: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: Mike in NZ When I was a wee lad, visiting my father's home in Ireland, the locals used to sing a song (and still do I believe) called 'Dungarvan, my home town'. Has anybody heard of it, does anybody know where I can get the words or music for it? I noticed a response of 5 minutes on another thread although I will admit that was for a more popular song. I tried the search to no avail, thought I'd throw the challenge out. Mike |
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22 Jul 99 - 02:54 AM (#97902) Subject: Lyr Add: THE ORCHARD (from Sean Tyrrell) From: Philippa I suspect this ISN'T the song you're looking for, but it can't hurt to give you these lyrics anyway. From the singing of Sean Tyrrell THE ORCHARD(K Evans, c. Morning Music)
When I was nine, in harvest time, I crossed the orchard wall
I crossed the orchard wall again when I was just thirteen
When I was nineteen years of age I crossed the wall with pride
When I was twenty-one years old I married my Annie there
Now I'm forty-five, I am much alive and children I have four,
Now I'm ninety-one, my days are near done, my Annie is long since gone. |
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22 Jul 99 - 04:39 AM (#97912) Subject: Lyr Add: DUNGARVAN MY HOME TOWN From: Brakn I don't know the air but here's the words. Mick Bracken DUNGARVAN MY HOME TOWN There's a spot in the Decies A place dear to me Where the Comeraghs are keeping A watch o'er the sea And though far have I wandered Yet wherever I roam It's the place I love dearest The place I call home Chorus Dungarvan my hometown I love best of all Dear old faces and places Sure oft I recall In my heart I keep wishing Some day I will be Back again in my hometown My home by the sea On the bridge I will linger At sweet eventide Just to gaze o'er the waters At old Abbeyside Happy memories come stealing As the soft shadows fall On the fishing boats anchored There beside the quay wall I have seen fairest places But I'd rather be Where the Cunnigar's sleeping 'Neath hills dear to me And across the blue water Of that quiet little bay Dear old Helvick is dreaming In her bonnet of grey How I treasured each token Of days that I knew In that town of sweet memories Where the friends are so true And I thank God in heaven For choosing me My old home Dungarvan My home by the sea |
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22 Jul 99 - 04:51 AM (#97916) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: Wolfgang written by Mai O'Higgins (info from a Dungarvan website) Wolfgang |
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22 Jul 99 - 02:46 PM (#98100) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: Philippa Dungarvan My Home Town is recorded by EVANS & DOHERTY: ROAD NOT TAKEN (Cassette EVANDOH1003, CD EVANDOHCD1003) see http://www.nfld.com/~rbuck/evndo.htm The Orchard is recorded by Evans and Doherty " Galway to Graceland " on REGO RECORDS © 1996 as well as by Sean Tyrrell, "The Orchard" , LONGWALK MUSIC lmc d0002 |
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22 Jul 99 - 11:37 PM (#98336) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: mike Hey! the system works...what a wonderful lot you people are! Thanks very much Mike |
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03 May 05 - 09:43 AM (#1476962) Subject: Lyr Add: THE ORCHARD (from Sean Tyrrell) From: GUEST Does anyone have chords for this one? THE ORCHARD(K Evans, c. Morning Music) When I was nine, in harvest time, I crossed the orchard wall The moon was bright, the apples ripe upon the garden did fall We filled our sacks, we made our way back, more adventures for to find. |
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03 May 05 - 09:53 AM (#1476968) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: GUEST Mike! Good grief, we have no "System" here, that's for corporations. What we have is a digital cracker barrel. |
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02 Mar 08 - 01:08 AM (#2277115) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: GUEST,Cáit Can any one tell me if they have the words to "My Crystal City Home". I am making up a booklet of Waterford songs for an elderly neighbour of mine who will be celebrating his 90th birthday around Easter time. Thanks |
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02 Mar 08 - 04:09 AM (#2277165) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: Bonnie Shaljean Try the Waterford-info discussion boards "for all your Waterford Wants and Déise Desires": http://www.upthedeise.com/waterfordmessageboard/index.php |
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02 Mar 08 - 04:23 AM (#2277170) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: Bonnie Shaljean I googled a fragment (below) which appears to be by Denny Corcoran, who lives in the area: Waterford my Crystal City fair Waterford there is no place to compare Near or far no matter where I roam My heart is always with you, Waterford my home Is this it? If you ask on the Déise boards above, I bet someone can point you in the right direction. Best wishes to your neighbour on his 90th. A dear friend of mine in Donegal made it to 91 a fortnight ago and shows no sign of stopping there. Music keeps you thriving... |
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02 Mar 08 - 02:39 PM (#2277539) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: Seaking Guest 09:43 I learned this many years ago from a Makem/Clancy recording as I recall. I'm away from home for a few days but if you pm me I can send you the chords once I get back to my guitar and work it out again.. Chris |
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02 Mar 08 - 02:51 PM (#2277548) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: GUEST Who can compare to the Waterford Boys ? |
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02 Mar 08 - 02:55 PM (#2277550) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: GUEST,OLD - TIMER The Low Lands Low Dunmore we quitted , Michelmas gone by, etc etc |
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18 Aug 08 - 06:35 PM (#2417275) Subject: waterford my home From: GUEST,musis man looking for all the words of "waterford my home" written by the great denny corcoran |
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19 Aug 08 - 06:25 AM (#2417576) Subject: RE: Old folk song from Waterford,Ireland From: Bonnie Shaljean Haven't been able to find them online, but here's a news article on Denny Corcoran in the Waterford News & Star (note date: May '03) which should give you some Google-able info. I really do think your best best is to ask on the Déise board I suggested above - the link still works. http://archives.tcm.ie/waterfordnews/2003/05/16/story10415.asp |
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10 Sep 09 - 12:53 PM (#2720780) Subject: RE: Lyr/Tune Req: Dungarvan My Home Town From: GUEST Waterford My Home The waterford Anthem Witten by Vera Gillespie And Sung By Vera and Her sister Angela Known as THE GILLESPIE SISTERS.The Gillesie Sisters were born in John St.Waterford. WATERFORD MY HOME CHORUS---Waterford My Christal Ciy fair,Waterford thers no place to compare,near or far no mater where I roam, my heart is always with you Watrford my home VERSE 1--Where the mighty Atlantic roar falls to silence on Tramore Where Commeras sweep down Majesticly Where the Barrow Suir and Nore combine close to Dunmore Their all part of a spot so dear to me CHORUS VERSE 2--From Lissmor to Cappaquin Through Dungarven on to Ring round Gaulter Pallis and cheekpoint Where our lovley waters meet in a picturesk retreat their all part of a spot so dear to me in a picture-esk retreat Finish with CHORUS |
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12 Sep 09 - 11:57 AM (#2722335) Subject: RE: Lyr/Tune Req: Dungarvan My Home Town From: GUEST,bb in wales The waterford people sing the song MY OLD DUNGARVAN OAK---- THIS IS A WELSH SONG------Written by MAX BOYCE----Which is MY OLD CARMATHEN OAK-----With the words changed Waterford people try and be original |
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21 May 10 - 07:33 PM (#2911663) Subject: RE: Lyr/Tune Req: Dungarvan My Home Town From: GUEST,Donal Here's original ..... www.dungarvansongs.com |
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06 Jun 10 - 10:28 AM (#2921742) Subject: RE: Lyr/Tune Req: Dungarvan My Home Town From: GUEST Waterford my home composed by Vera Gillespie and sung by the Gillespie sisters is now on you tube |
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06 Jun 10 - 10:42 AM (#2921748) Subject: RE: Lyr/Tune Req: Dungarvan My Home Town From: GUEST,hi boy The song Waterford my home I see it is now on you tube have a listen good luck |
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11 Jun 10 - 11:30 AM (#2925445) Subject: Lyr Add: WATERFORD MY HOME (from Gillespie Sisters From: Jim Dixon I found these lyrics here; I also used Wikipedia and Google Maps to check the spellings of all the place names, and I listened to the recording at YouTube to make other corrections. WATERFORD MY HOME As sung by the Gillespie Sisters CHORUS: Waterford, my crystal city fair, Waterford, there's no place to compare. Near or far, no matter where I roam, My heart is always with you, Waterford, my home. 1. Where the mighty Atlantic roar Falls to silence on Tramore, Where the Comeraghs sweep down majestically, Where the Barrow, Suir and Nore Combine close to Dunmore, There between them lies a spot so dear to me. CHORUS 2. From Lismore to Cappoquin, Through Dungarvan on to Ring, Round Gaultier, Passage, and Cheekpoint, Where our lovely waters meet In a picturesque retreat, They're all part of a spot so dear to me. CHORUS TWICE |
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02 Jan 22 - 06:07 PM (#4130789) Subject: RE: Lyr/Tune Req: Dungarvan My Home Town From: GUEST Hi Waterford People. I am Doing a cycle of Waterford County and the tour takes me to 5 places made famous in song.The place or area must be in the song title.The areas with songs I have located are Waterford."Waterford My Hometown" Tramore. "Silvery Sands Of Tramore"Dungarvan "Old Dungarvan Oak". Coolfin "Lakes Of Coolfin" and Comeragh.-"Sweet Comeragh" Does anybody know who wrote the song "Waterford My Hometown" which was recorded by Mattie Weldon some years ago,Also where are the Lakes of Coolfin. Any help appreciated Regards Jimmy Hayes |