31 Jan 16 - 06:02 PM (#3769708) Subject: Origins: Clonaghadoo Sinn Féin Song From: raheenranger Hi Folks, Does anyone know anything about the following song: In Clonaghadoo, there's a large elm tree So tall and so straight it's a sight for to see, And proudly there exploding through sunshine and rain, On the very top bough floats the flag of Sinn Féin. There are five further 4 liner verses that I am working on at present from an old local recording. The air on the recording is a variation of "The Mountains of Mourne". Clonaghadoo is located in Co.Laois close to the Offaly border. I have no idea who composed the song. Any help?? Tony |
01 Feb 16 - 11:09 AM (#3769888) Subject: RE: Origins: Clonaghadoo Sinn Féin Song From: GUEST,# It may be worth also asking at https://www.facebook.com/Clonaghadoo-Community-Care-1389209198030394/ |
27 May 16 - 09:52 AM (#3792429) Subject: RE: Origins: Clonaghadoo Sinn Féin Song From: GUEST,Mb Hi. fairly sure the song was written by a Mooney man from Quarrymount. Not far from clonaghadoo. Where did you get the recording? Could you put it on YouTube? |
13 Mar 20 - 08:46 AM (#4039312) Subject: RE: Origins: Clonaghadoo Sinn Féin Song From: GUEST Sorry for not getting back to this sooner. More info below: Composed in 1918 by Sean Mooney of Quarrymount. He died in Clonaslee aged 99 (year uncertain). The young lad who raised the Flag was Jim Dunne whose family were all in the IRA. I got this information from Jim’s nephew, Jack who was born in 1921 in Dublin, his father was a tram driver. He was still hale and hearty in 2016 when I called on him. The recording I have is from the Comhaltas collection in the mid 90s in Offaly, I cannot remember the singer's name offhand but I have a record of it. I am sure you can have it but I would just need to get clearance. Tony |