“Killyclare (Carrowclare; The Maid of Carrowclare)”

Description

The singer deliberately spies on a couple courting under the moon. The boy says he is sailing to America. The girl fears the local women will cause him to forget her. He promises never to forget her

Notes

I notice that the guy doesn't promise to be true -- just to remember.

"Luna" is the Latin name for the moon. Its use seems to indicate a literary origin. - RBW

Cross references

• cf. "Erin's Flowery Vale (The Irish Girl's Lament)" [Laws O29] (plot) and references there

Recordings

• Eddie Butcher, "Killyclare" (on Voice04, IREButcher01)

References

1. SHenry H169, pp. 298-299, "The Maid of Carrowclare" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Roud #2939
3. BI, HHH298