William “Willy” Brennan (also known as John) was an Irish Highwayman caught and hanged in Cork in either 1804 or perhaps 1809 or 1812, whose story was immortalised in theContinue readingBrennan on the Moor

A celebration of Ireland.  Come Back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff was written by one of Ireland’s greatest songwriters, Percy French. The Paddy Reilly mentioned in the song was a jarveyContinue readingCome Back Paddy Reilly

Irish Folk Song with unknown songwriter. Recorded by Brendan Shine.  There is not much known about the song.  It tells the tale of a soldier, who is given a bunchContinue readingBunch of Violets

Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby)” is a classic Irish-American song that was originally written in 1913 by composer James Royce Shannon (1881–1946) for the Tin Pan Alley musical Shameen Dihu.Continue readingToo-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby)

Molly Malone” (also known as “Cockles and Mussels” or “In Dublin’s Fair City“) is a popular song set in Dublin, Ireland, which has become the unofficial anthem of Dublin. TheContinue readingMolly Malone

Love song for us “elderly”  on Wednesday –  “After All These Years”.  Perhaps you have never heard this Irish tune.  It was originally performed by Foster & Allen, a popularContinue readingAfter All These Years

Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby)” is a classic Irish-American song that was originally written in 1913 by composer James Royce Shannon (1881–1946) for the Tin Pan Alley musical Shameen Dhu.Continue readingToo-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral

“Loch Lomond”  – This song is a video on the Viking Star Cruise Ship from Porta Rio to Barcelona.  One of the entertainers, Rebecca formed this choir with passengers.  WeContinue readingLoch Lomond

Dragons have always been legends in the United Kingdom.  This is a song about the Dragon coming to a village and the age old question???? A dragon is on theContinue readingDo Virgins

This song “ Daisy A Day” written by Jud Strunk, an Irishman.  This is about an  old couple who take a walk every day and a young boy.  Jud firstContinue readingDaisy A Day