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My take on this beautiful melody which is the title song of an album by the group Celtic Women. Lyrics: A ghrá mo chléibh, a chuisle mo chroí Pronounced: “graw mu cree, ah coo-shil, mu cree” Translation: love of my heart, the pulse of my heart. #traditionalmusic #celticmusic

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Clip from an instrumental rendition of Chris Wood and Andy Cutting's "Hares On The Mountain" which first appeared on their album, "Lusignac". I believe the ending (not included in this clip) is the traditional tune, "Elizabeth Clare". Full video of course may be viewed on my

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Garrett Barry’s This tune is attributed to Irish piper Garrett Barry, who was born in County Clare in1847, during Ireland’s Great Famine. Known as “the blind piper of Inagh,” Barry was in demand for his piping of dance tunes and slow airs.

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Earle wrote the song after a trip to Galway, where he met a woman who was a talented singer and bodhran player. The song captures the experience of falling for someone while visiting a place, blending personal experience with poetic license.

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Written in 1984 by English composer Simon Jeffes (1949-1997) from the group “Penguin Cafe Orchestra”, “Music for a Found Harmonium” has been described as "minimalist folk music," and has been recorded by groups ranging from contemporary music ensembles to Irish folk bands. Music

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Good Morning Everyone! I sincerely hope this song will help lighten your day a little. Never lose faith in whatever challenges you might be facing and always cherish those moments you are blessed with.

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The song "It's a Working Man I Am" was written by Rita MacNeil. Her autobiography mentions that a tour guide suffering from throat cancer, sparked both the melody and lyrics for the song. The song became an anthem for coal miners worldwide and achieved significant popularity.

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“The Foggy Dew" as the name of an Irish traditional song first appears in Edward Bunting's The Ancient Music of Ireland (1840), where the tune is different from the lament and the rebel song sung mostly today.

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The Star of Munster is a classic Irish reel, normally played in the key of A minor. Kevin Burke recorded a version in the lower key of G minor. In this key he was able to get a lot of extra open strings and drones, and a driving old timey American feel.

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"Dunmore Lasses" (also known as Morrison's Reel) is a traditional Irish reel tune, with a history linked to Galway flutist Tom Morrison (1889-1958) who recorded it in 1927 under the title "The Dunmore Lasses".

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It's said to have been composed by harper David Murphy(Dáithi Ó Murchadha) to appease his patron, Lord Mayo, after Murphy had incurred his displeasure. The tune was originally intended as a song of apology, expressing praise for Lord Mayo and Murphy's own penitence.

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The story behind the tune "The Teetotaller's Reel" (also known as "Temperance Reel") is closely linked to the temperance movement of the 19th century. The name "Teetotaller's Reel" directly refers to individuals who abstained from alcohol, a key aspect of the temperance movement.

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The Rev Archie Beaton was minister of Dundonald Parish Church, Ayrshire. He died suddenly while acting as president of An Comunn Gaidhealach at the Stirling Mod in 1971. The air was written by John Mason, a native of the Orkney Islands now practicing law in Troon.

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The song has a rich history. The tune, "Buachaill ón Éirne" (which means "Boy From the Erne River" in Irish Gaelic), is an old Irish air. The words for the song "Come By The Hills" were written by W. Gordon Smith. He set his lyrics to the traditional Irish melody.