Moorlough Shore

by ELÍR

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Moorlough Shore is a traditional song which tells the story of a young man courting a woman who has no interest in him. She tells him she is in love with an Irish soldier, so he tries to convince her that her love might have died or perhaps found another woman. She replies that she would rather wait seven years on the banks of the Moorlough Shore for her Irish soldier than be with him. The song is followed by a tune called 'Wind and Rain' written by guitarist Jean Damei.

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The hills and dales and flowery vales That lie near the Moorlough Shore
The winds that blow by borden's grove. Will I ever see no more

Last night I went to see my love, And to hear what she might say. To see if she'd take pity on me, Lest I might go away.

She said, "I love an Irish lad, And he’s my only joy,
And ever since I saw his face I've loved that soldier boy.”

Perhaps your soldier lad is lost Sailing the sea of Maine. Perhaps he’s found another love You may never see him again.

Well if my Irish lad is lost,
He's the one I adore,
And seven years I’ll wait for him By the banks of the Moorlough Shore

Farewell to Sinclair’s castle grand. Farewell to the foggy dew.
Where the linen waves like bleaching silk And the falling stream runs still

Near there I spent my youthful days But alas they all are gone
For cruelty has banished me
Far away from the Moorlough Shore.

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released July 20, 2020
Niamh MacKaveney - Voice, Fiddle
David Lombardi - Fiddle
Jean Damei - Guitar
Recorded and mixed by Euan Burton at GloWorm Recording
Mastered by Iain Hutchison

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ELÍR Glasgow, UK

ELÍR is a contemporary folk trio based in Glasgow who merge together a variety of folk traditions, genres and styles to create a musical landscape rich in colour and layers of sound.

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