Songs of The Glens of Antrim
Moira O’Neill’s Songs of the Glens of Antrim is a collection of traditional Irish songs from the Glens of Antrim, a region in Northern Ireland. The songs are arranged in chronological order, beginning with the earliest known songs and progressing through to the present day. The book includes a brief introduction to the history of the Glens of Antrim, as well as a discussion of the various musical styles and instruments used in the songs. The book also includes a selection of photographs and illustrations, as well as a glossary of terms. The songs are presented in both English and Irish, and the book includes a selection of traditional Irish tunes. Songs of the Glens of Antrim is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the traditional music of Ireland.
By Moira O´Neill · First published 1900 · Genre: Folklore, Poetry, Historical Fiction · 25 chapters · 7,791 words
First lines
Sure this is blessed Erin an' this the same glen, The gold is on the whin-bush, the wather sings again, The Fairy Thorn's in flower, -- an' what ails my heart then? Flower o' the May, Flower o' the May, What about the May time, an' he far away!
Summer loves the green glen, the white bird loves the sea, An' the wind must kiss the heather top, an' the red bell hides a bee; As the bee is dear to the honey-flower, so one is dear to me. Flower o' the rose, Flower o' the rose, A thorn pricked me one day, but nobody knows.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Moira O´Neill
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Folklore, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 7,791 words
- Structure: 25 chapters, 96 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Folklore — The book is a collection of traditional Irish folk songs from the Glens of Antrim, which is a region in Northern Ireland.
- Poetry — The book is a collection of poems written by Moira O'Neill, which are based on traditional Irish folk songs.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the Glens of Antrim, which is a region in Northern Ireland with a rich history and culture.
- Romance — Many of the poems in the book are about love and romance, and the themes of love and longing are prominent throughout the book.
Tags
Antrim (Northern Ireland : County) · Poetry · antrim (northern ireland county) · come · could · dark · day · eyes · far · heart · ireland · johneen
Contents
- THE SONG OF GLEN DUN
- CORRYMEELA
- MARRIAGE
- SEA WRACK
- A BROKEN SONG
- THE FAIRY LOUGH
- A SONG OF GLENANN
- "FORGETTIN'."
- DENNY'S DAUGHTER
- LOST
- "CUTTIN' RUSHES."
- "THE OULD LAD."
- THE RACHRAY MAN
- BIRDS
- JOHNEEN
- "BEAUTY'S A FLOWER."
- THE BOY FROM BALLYTEARIM
- I MIND THE DAY
- GRACE FOR LIGHT
- THE GRAND MATCH
- THE SAILOR MAN
- AT SEA
- "LOOKIN' BACK."
- THE NORTH-WEST - CANADA
- BACK TO IRELAND