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Song: Amhr​á​n Na Leabhar

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The song to this air was written by Tomás Rua Ó Súilleabháin (1785-1848), a poet and musician from Uibh Ráthach, Co Chiarraí. Ó Súilleabháin had been acting schoolmaster at Cathair Dónall and was forced to transfer to Portmagee when another schoolmaster was appointed to the permanent position. As he was leaving, he placed his treasured, and huge (for the times), library of leather-bound books for transport on a boat going from Doire Fhionáin to Góilín in Cuan Bhéil Ínse while he himself travelled by road. The boat struck a rock and was tragically lost, along with the priceless collection of books, prompting Tomás Rua to lament his loss, and seek solace in song …

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from The Lark on the Strand, released April 5, 2022
Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaíoch (amhránaí) C Piggott (accordion) G Harrington (fiddle) P Browne (pipes)

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From Cobh, Co. Cork with West Kerry music connections, Charlie Piggott is a celebrated accordion player.

Amhránaí traidisiúnta í Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaíoch ó cheantar Gaeltachta Chorca Dhuibhne.

From Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Gerry Harrington is a very accomplished and respected fiddle player.

Peter Browne from Dublin is a skilled player of the uilleann pipes.
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