A song written from the point of view of someone who probably likes his cider a little too much but is unconcerned at what others might think.

03:36:33

A stinging comment on emigration that reflected many Irish emigrants' experiences in America when they arrived as the Civil War [1861-65] was in progress and were conscripted into the Army.

05:18:13

Catchy, driving, reflective traditional Irish song. This is a popular Irish folk song from Connemara, Galway in Ireland. This song is also known as 'Sí Do Mhaimeó Í' (She's your granny!).

02:55:53

The zither, while clearly not a native instrument, does however match closely the sound of the old Irish wire strung harp, and suits the Irish airs in particular.

03:07:04

Singer's intended lives with her rich parents by the river. She would marry him "without riches or no earthly store". He dreams of their marriage. They would sail away, if necessary. Until then he won't reveal her name.

04:25:21

A beautiful traditional song, it features a piper who tries to make the case to the woman he loves that she should marry him instead of the more prosperous hackler, weaver or tailor.

05:12:07