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- Bantry Bay - the world-famous son The song was written in the latter half of the 1800s by James Lynam Molloy from County Offaly, a lawyer who lived most of his life in England and was the composer of many other well-known songs.
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Jul 2, 2023 · The song was written in the latter half of the 1800s by James Lynam Molloy from County Offaly, a lawyer who lived most of his life in England and was the composer of many other well-known...
- Paddy Cummins
These include his still-famous The Kerry Dance (1879) and Bantry Bay (1889) to which he wrote both words and music. Many contemporary writers considered Molloy's songs to be above average.
- James Lynam Molloy, 19 August 1837, near Rahan, County Offaly, Ireland
- Florence Emma Baskerville
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And a tender sound of song and merry dancing, Stole softly over Bantry Bay. As I'm sitting alone in the gloaming The shadows of the past draw near. And I see the loving faces round me That used to glad the old brown pier. Some are gone upon their last homing Some are left but they are old and gray, And we're waiting for the tide in the gloaming,
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The words and music to this ballad were written by James L. Molloy (1837-1909). Molloy was born in County Offaly. He moved to England and lived there most of his life.
From Bantry Bay up to Derry Quay and From Galway to Dublin Town, No maid I've seen like the brown colleen That I met in the County Down. At the harvest fair she'll be surely there So I'll dress in my Sunday clothes, With my shoes shone bright and my hat cocked right for a smile of a nut brown rose. No pipe I'll smoke, no horse I'll yoke
Till the music floated down the wooden pier. Save you kindly, colleens all, said the piper. Hands across and trip it while I play. And the tender sound of song and merry dancing, Stole softly over Bantry Bay. 3. As I'm sitting all alone in the gloaming, The showdows of the past draw near. And I see the lovely faces round me.
Sep 17, 2023 · Frequently Asked Questions. 1. Who originally wrote Galway Bay? Galway Bay was originally written by Dr. Arthur Colahan in 1947. His emotional and resonant composition captured the hearts of many and has since been covered by numerous artists, including The Clancy Brothers. 2. What inspired Dr. Colahan to write this song?
