Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 1: The Older Traditions of Connemara and Clare

Sean ‘ac Donnca (1919-1996) and Maire Aine Ni Dhonnchadha, teachers by trade, are accompanied by violinist Denis Murphy (1910-1974) on this 1960 album. The melodies, singing style,  and language are from the oldest surviving Irish traditions from Connemara and Clare counties. This music communicates a way of life beyond the careers of these musicians. The liner notes, written by American music historian Samuel B. Charters, describe the history of struggle and disestablishment of the Irish people that helped produce music that is at once sad, romantic, and bracing.

Track Listing

101	Sambo Esra	Máire Áine Ní Dhonnchadha	02:06
102	A Stór Mo Chroí	Sean 'Ac Donnca	03:10
103	The Rocks of Bourne	William Clancy	02:08
104	Trip O’er the Mountain	William Clancy	02:41
105	The Gypsy	Máire Áine Ní Dhonnchadha	03:29
106	Liam O Raofaille	Sean 'Ac Donnca	03:32
201	Deas An Sagairtin	Máire Áine Ní Dhonnchadha	02:41
202	The Bonny Boy	Sean 'Ac Donnca	04:25
203	Coaineadh Ui Donnell	Denis Murphy	03:28
204	Una Bhán	Máire Áine Ní Dhonnchadha	04:40