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20 Irish Pub Songs

20 Irish Pub Songs
Various Artists
A compilation of classic favourites including Whiskey in the Jar, Rare Old Times, The Wild Rover and 17 others!
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Every song here is a gem worth its weight in gold. You really don't have to be Irish to party hearty on St. Patrick's Day & enjoy classic songs of the Emerald Isle such as these. Very enjoyable & highly recommended. Erin Go Bragh!
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The Best Of The Irish Rovers

A year or so ago, we saw them perform at the Milwaukee Irish Festival; we were drawn to the stage by "Black Velvet Band" - one of Bridget's favorites. We were delighted to discover that it's included on this re-mastered collection of their best songs, including their number-one hit, "The Unicorn." Although purists might protest that this isn't authentic traditional Irish music, for us, it's still great listening pleasure.
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Great Irish Sing ALong
Various artists

This DVD takes you on a journey through some great Irish pubs and landscapes. Set to traditional favorites, options let you sing along with added, on-screen lyrics. A bit of Irish karaoke for your next St. Patrick's Day party?
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Mon, Jan 30, 2012

Trysting Stones

Centuries ago, before wedding ceremonies moved from the bride's house to the church steps, and finally into the church itself, the joining of a couple was often conducted in a place of mystical significance. On Cape Clear, Co. Cork, there is a townland called Comillane where you'll find a pillarstone known as Cloch na Gealluna - 'The Trysting Stone'. It has a hole right through it and in pre-Christian times, a couple would join hands through the stone and in the presence of the local king, they would wed. Similarly, at Kilmaolcheader church near Dingle, Co. Kerry, stands a pillar with a circular opening near the top. It's said that a couple is engaged if they join hands through the opening.
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Can't Find it?!

Our Library is compiled from what we know and like. If you can't find what you're looking for read on.
• First: go to Amazon -
There's no escaping the fact that they are the largest catalog.
Note: There are multiple Amazons and they do not carry exactly the same items. Any one of the U.S., U.K. and Canada sites may not have the item but another Amazon will. Each site will ship anywhere in the world. Try them all before you give up.
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• Second: Amazon doesn't have it? Try BMG. They are one of the largest Music stores - period. Click here for BMG Music.
We recommend you search for artist or title words.
• Third: Still can't find It? Alright, try ALibris they are the place for 'books you never thought you'd find'. They now carry music (even vinyl). The prices vary, since they are offered from various sources.
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• Fourth: Is it in print, at least?
Try Irish Music International, they'll go out of their way to obtain any item currently available.
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• Last: Nothing Worked?
E-Mail us, we'll give it a go. Click for Russ & Bridget.

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