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An Caili​́​n Gaelach

from Triant​á​n by Triantán

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Judy heard this from Caitlín Ni Dhomhnaill, County Donegal. It
is a song protesting the displacement of Irish by the English language. It tells of a young man who falls in love at first sight with a lovely girl who speaks English, while he speaks only Irish.

lyrics

B’aite liom fhéin ‘bheith ar thaobh mhalaí shléibhe
Is cailín gaelach a bheith ‘mo chomhair
Bheinn dá bréagadh ‘s ag teannadh léithe
Is dar liom fhéin, a rún, gur dheas ár ndóigh

Ag éirí domh fhéin ar maidín an lae ghil
‘S mé ag dhul fán choill craobhaigh ‘s mé a’ seoladh bó
Tharla domh an spéirbhean ‘s í ina suí ar an léana
Is a failling léithe is í lán de chnonn’

D’fhiafar mé díthe go ciúin is go céillí
“An nglacfaidh tú póg uaim, a stór mo chroí?”
D’oscail sí a béilín agus labhair sí i mBéarla
Is é duirt sí “Pray sir and let me be!”

Is nach maith an airí ar na buaibh ‘bheith á sántú
Is bheinnse dá seoladh amuigh sa lá
Im agus báinne iad ar theacht an tSamhraidh
Is mar gheall ar an bhólacht a phóstar mná

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from Triant​á​n, released October 2, 2020
Traditional Irish

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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