Story Behind the Song
This beautiful Irish air is said to date from the 8th century!
Lyrics
THE CASTLE OF DROMORE
1. The October winds lament around the Castle of Dromore.
Yet peace is in her lofty halls, my loving treasure store.
Though autumn leaves may droop and die, a breath of spring are you.
Sing hush-a-bye loo-la-loo-low-lan,
Sing hush-a-bye loo-la-loo.
2. Bring no ill winds to hinder us, my helpless babe and me.
Dread spirits of the black water, clan Owen's wild banshee.
And holy Mary pitying us, in Heaven for grace doth sue.
Sing hush-a-bye loo-la-loo-low-lan,
Sing hush-a-bye loo-la-loo.
3. Take time to thrive my ray of hope, in the garden of Dromore.
Take heed young eaglet, till thy wings are feathered fit to soar.
A little rest and then the world is full of work to do.
Sing hush-a-bye loo-la-loo-low-lan,
Sing hush-a-bye loo-la-loo.
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