“The Green Fields of Woodford” is the last jig of the set recorded by Alan & John Kelly that is quite popular around Doolin. The first tune of the set is “Ned Coleman’s” and the second one is “Old Joe’s”.
X:1
T:Green Fields of Woodford
M:6/8
L:1/8
K:Gmaj
|:dBA G2E|EDE G2d|edB dBA|Bee ege|
dBA G2E|EDE G2B|AGE A2B|GED D2d:||
|BGG dGG|edB dBA|BGG dGG|edB AGA|
BGG dGG|edB dBG|AGE A2B|GED D2d|
BGG dGG|edB dBA|BGG dGG|edB AGA|
BAB deg|age dBG|AGE A2B|GED D2d||
“Have a Drink with Me” is a common session tune which I learned through various sessions. I associate this tune with Mary MacNamara though, who recorded it on her album “Traditional Music from East Clare”.
“I Will if I Can” is a jig that I associate with the village of Kilfenora, and fiddle James Devitt in particular. I learned it through various sessions in North Clare and it is quite a popular tune in the area.
“Dan Breen’s” is a reel I love playing very much. I learned it from a session with Yvonne Casey, Terry Bingham and Stéphane Germain. There’s a great version of this tune on the album “The Kilmore Fancy” by Catherine & John McEvoy as well.
