Annotation:Murtough Molloy

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MURTOUGH MOLLOY (Muirceartac Ua Maelmuaid). AKA and see "Dublin Lasses (2)," "Eight and Forty Sisters," "Gearrchailiu Bhaile Atha Cliath," "Maids of Galway (2) (The)," "Tie the Ribbons," "Walls of Limerick (2)." Irish, Reel. E Dorian. Standard tuning (fiddle). AA'B (O'Neill/1850): AA'BB' (O'Neill/Krassen). Irish flute player John McKenna recorded the tune in the 78 RPM era under the title "Maids of Galway." See also the generally similar "Dowd's Favorite (1)."

John McFadden

Source for notated version: "McFadden" [O'Neill]. Chicago fiddler John McFadden was originally from near Westport, County Mayo, and a musician whose skills at playing and improvisation Francis O'Neill greatly admired.

Printed sources: Mulvihill (1st Collection), 1986; No. 62, p. 16 (appears as untitled reel). O'Neill (Krassen), 1976; p. 155. O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1903; No. 1522, p. 281. O'Neill (Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems), 1907; No. 741, p. 130.

Recorded sources:

See also listing at:
Alan Ng's Irishtune.info [1]



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