"An Old Irish Song" genre: Celtic
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	A classic never before recorded written in 1826 by Edward Connnaghan.
	CD: Gentle Memories   Label: Gransha Records
	Story Behind the Song Somewhere, if I ever settle long enough to unpack, is a copy of the original sheet music of this song. It was written in the 1800's by Edward Connaghan of Derry, as part of a six-piece cantata. My grandmother Martha McGuinness first taught me this song, as I stood beside her (wilting) at the old Chappell upright piano! My sister Anne Molloy, inherited the piano and the talent with which to play it. I told Granny that one day I would record this song and dedicate it to her. Unfortunately, I waited so long I forgot the third verse and if I am to be totally honest can barely reach those top notes! Dedicated with love, for her enduring gift of music to my Grandmother, Martha Mc Guinness nee Mc Daid (Principal of St.Patrick's Primary School, Pennyburn, Derry and my first music teacher). Lyrics Oh sing me the songs That my heart loves the dearest The songs that in Erin I heard long ago When I strayed with my friends Who were kindest and dearest beside where the Mourne And the Foyle water's flow Chorus: 'Twill gladden my heart And I'll think I am roaming The sunny green valleys Of Erin among By the Finn and the Foyle In the summer day gloamin' When I first heard the strains Of and old Irish song Ah come here dear Nora Your spinning give over My fond heart is weary With sorrow and toil And sing me the songs You once sang to your lover As we wandered alone By the Banks of the Foyle Chorus: Ah sing it again I could listen forever And sit here in silence The summer day long For my memory flies back To the Foyle's lovely river When I first heard the strains Of an old Irish song Last Chorus: "Ah Sing it again...... For oh there is something So sweet and divine In the spirit that breathes Through and old Irish song"

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