I learned the jig “An Sean Duine” from my friend in Switzerland Geneviève, who plays the accordion. I think she got it on Mick O’Brien’s CD “The Morning Dew”.
X:1
T:An Sean Duine
M:6/8
L:1/8
R:jig
K:Ador
|:GAB dBA|GAB B2A|GAB edB|dBA A2D|
GAB dBA|BAB g2e|fed edB|1 dBA A2D:|2 dBA A2B||
|:dBB gBB|dBB d2e|dBB gfg|edB A2D|
GAB dBA|BAB g2e|fed edB|1 dBA A2B:|2 dBA A2D||
“The Banks of the Shannon” is a composition Paddy Taylor, flute player from Limerick. It is also know simply as “Paddy Taylor’s Jig” by many. I associate this tune with Noel O’Donoghue who recorded it with his band Moher.
“Christy Barry’s Jigs” are well known all over the world, this is the first one. Christy is a great flute and whistle player from Ennistymon, but he has been living in Doolin for many years. I have learned many tunes from Christy, who has always been so generous in the way he shares his music.
“Connaughtman’s Rambles” is one of the most famous traditional Irish tunes and you can hear it at sessions all over the world, including in Doolin! I associate this tune with Kevin Griffin, one of Ireland’s top banjo player who I am lucky to play with here in Doolin.
