616. Eileen Aroon - Eibhlín, a riún! (Cearbhall O Dalaigh)

Eibhlín, a riún!, which literally means "Evelyn, my secret [love]", is generally attributed to Carrol mor O'Daly (Cearbhall O Dalaigh), a famous Irish minstrel harpist, who may have composed it in 1386. O'Daly is said to have so captivated Eilleen (Eibhlin a Ruin) Kavanagh of Polmonty Castle, County Carlow, that she eloped with him on the eve of her betrothal to someone else. This romantic story was apparently derived from the repertory of Galway harpist Cormac Common (c. 1703-1790).

Handel heard it sung when he was in Ireland and is supposed to have said he would have traded all his own work to have written this tune.

You can see a playlist of my Irish songs here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=373C27204B0BB31F

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[TheCuteCrayon]

i actuaaly have to do that song for my solo song in choir. i'm practicing:^)

[raymondcrooke]

@TheCuteCrayon Good luck. I'm sure you'll do it well.

[TRosnagleGuitarist]

beautiful! well done. thanks

[raymondcrooke]

You're welcome. Glad you liked it.

[mtsongs]

nice 1ray, well sung

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for favouriting it.

[raymondcrooke]

@AyeYirMa I put the English title because I sing it in English, but I've added it now.

Go to my website (see information panel above), click on "My Folk Songs", then on "Irish Songs." You will find the lyrics there. Not sure how accurate they are.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Becky.

[cadetstarnoodle]

I cannot be more pleased that certain great songs are kept alive here in the 21st century!! You can be proud to know that you're doing your part.