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Pl​é​ar​á​ca Jones

from Rud Nach L​é​ir by Lí Ban

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Collected by Edward Bunting at the end of the C18th and also to be found in the Carolan, the Life, Times and Music of an Irish Harper by Donal O’Sullivan, a collection of compositions by famous harper and composer Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738). The tune was composed by the great man in honour of his host Thomas Morres Jones aka Bumper Squire Jones whilst on a visit north. Jones’ grand house was just a few fields from where Déaglán and Aoibheann live in Moneyglass near the village of Toome in County Antrim. O’Carolan’s words celebrate the squire's generous and vivacious nature and were composed at the end of a night’s carousing, hence the title Pléaráca Jones meaning ‘Jones’ revelry’.
We follow with a jig composed by Aoibheann for her firstborn Sorcha, Ar Lá do Bhreithe.

lyrics

Pléaraca Jones - Thomas Morres Jones
Toirdhealbhach Ó Cearbhalláin a chum

Sé an compliment ceoil don óigfhear breá tréan
Thar uaisle na hÉireann is aonrí Thír Eoghain.
Ní mór linn sin dó ó chroí mór na féile,
Ní ghabhann sé choíche gan daoine ‘bheith ag ól.


Sé Guaire le féile le huaisle ‘s le réidhe
Is ’s é deir fir Éireann nach léir leo ach spórt.
Níl gloine nó bumper, níl buidéal nó tumbler,
Nach n-ólfainn gan chontúirt ar Bumper Squire Jones

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from Rud Nach L​é​ir, released November 9, 2022
Vocals - Déaglán Ó Doibhlin
Wirestrung Harp - Aoibheann Devlin
Boxwood Flute - Ríoghnach Connolly
Baritone Guitar - Ellis Davies
Acoustic Guitar - Déaglán Ó Doibhlin
Bodhrán - Feilimí Devlin

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Remembering old and creating new aspects of traditions from Lough Neagh and the Bann in the ancient province of Ulster in Ireland. Ríoghnach Connolly collaborates with family; aunts, uncles and cousins coming together to make this unique album.

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