File 2 - Words and lyrics from various sources

54pp

File containing handwritten and typed verses and lyrics from various sources.

Handwritten poem (transcribed by Mr Fleming and given to the Robinsons c1972). The transcription includes an introduction from J O'Neill who heard the poem in the late 1890's from a 'struggling young mason in Aran', who wrote it after listening to fairy stories told by seanachaís on a winter night. The mason sadly died in his 20's. The poem is in English, 3pp;

Handwritten letter to Robinson from Antoine Powell in Irish including words to three songs composed in Aran between 1880 and 1910. (29 Sep 1980) 2pp;

Typed letters to Robinson from Éamon [Ó Tuathail] enclosing lines from a ballad on an Dola Ard, a copy of Amhrán Shéamuis Uí Chonchúir, and notes on the Village of Cill Rónáin based on the 1821 Census. A later letter from Bríd encloses a remembrance card after the passing of Éamon. (19 Jun-28 Nov 1993) 17pp;

Typed letter to Tim and Máiréad from Breandán [ ] with a rhyme. Undated, 2pp;

Typed words to 'The Song of the Plassy' by Brian O'Linn 7pp;

Handwritten notes on 'Amhráin an Chapair' 1p;

Handwritten words to 'Patt Mullen' 1p;

Nine handwritten verses beginning 'Moladh muid thú a chaepar' 2pp;

Three typed verses of a lament beginning 'A big reward was offered to bury him' 4pp;

Several pages of photocopies from 'Ar Aghaidh' with songs and verses (1968-9) 15pp.

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10/06/2017
25/06/2025