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Trasna na dTonnta" (Irish pronunciation: [ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠə n̪ˠə ˈd̪ˠɔn̪ˠt̪ˠə]; "Across the Waves") is a traditional Irish song often taught to primary school children. It has the same tune as the 20th century Scottish song "Westering Home". [1]
Music of Irish Catholic Immigrants in the Antebellum United States. University of Notre Dame Press. ISBN 0-268-01116-8. Moloney, Mick (2002). Far From the Shamrock Shore: The Story of Irish-American Immigration Through Song. Crown. ISBN 0-609-60720-0. O'Connor, Nuala (1991). Bringing it All Back Home: the influence of Irish music. BBC Books.
Poor Paddy Works on the Railway" is a popular Irish folk and American folk song (Roud 208). Historically, it was often sung as a sea shanty. The song portrays an Irish worker working on a railroad. There are numerous titles for the song, including "Pat Works on the Railway" and "Paddy on the Railway" and "Fillimiooriay".
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by listening to Irish songs from Thin Lizzy, The Dubliners and of course U2. Add these to your St. Patrick's Day song playlist. ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us.
This upbeat song by Irish band, The Corrs, landed on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001 and remains a popular radio staple with its infectious beat and ear-worm lyrics.
The School Around the Corner was a radio programme aired in the Republic of Ireland beginning at Easter, 1954, when Michael O h-Aodha gave the "idea" his blessing, Seamus Kavanagh took over as producer of the first short series. The producers who succeeded Seamus were Joan Dalton and Padraig O'Neill.
The song is not so much a song of leaving Ireland as it is an Irishman's response to a woman's scorn. [6] Recordings: Murty Rabbett & His Gaelic Band: "Farewell To Ireland" Properbox 3(P1109-12) (1999/2005) Ballinasloe Fair-Early Recordings Of Irish Music In America Traditional Crossroads CD 4284, CD (1998/2005)
Green Fields of America in Richmond Folk Fest 2017. The Green Fields of America is an ensemble that performs and promotes Irish traditional music in the United States. It was formed in 1977 in Philadelphia, led by musician and folklorist Mick Moloney. They perform Irish and Irish-American culture with American musicians and dancers. [1]