Hannah McKay (The Pride of Artikelly)

DESCRIPTION: The singer bids farewell to Ireland and Magilligan, wondering how he can leave such a beautiful, friendly place. Even more painful is parting with Hannah McKay. He will think of her all the way through his voyage.
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1936 (Sam Henry collection)
KEYWORDS: emigration separation farewell
FOUND IN: Ireland
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Henry/Huntingdon/Herrmann-SamHenrysSongsOfThePeople H656, p. 187, "Hannah M'Kay/The Pride of Artikelly" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #13543
File: HHH656

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