Big Dan O'Mahoney

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Theme code Index	1112 527bL2
Also known as	Domnall Mor Ua Matgamna
Composer/Core Source
Region	Ireland
Genre/Style	Irish
Meter/Rhythm	Hornpipe/Clog
Key/Tonic of	A
Accidental	1 sharp
Mode	Dorian
Time signature	4/4
History
Structure	AAB
Editor/Compiler	Francis O'Neill
Book/Manuscript title	Book:Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies
Tune and/or Page number	No. 1585, p. 294
Year of publication/Date of MS	1903
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BIG DAN O'MAHONY (Domnall Mor Ua Matgamna). Irish, Hornpipe. A Mixolydian (O'Neill/Krassen): A Major (O'Neill/1850): A Dorian (O'Neill/1001). Standard tuning. AAB. Donal "Dan" O'Mahony (c. 1777-1857) was the maternal grandfather of compiler and collector Captain Francis O'Neill, and a holder of extensive lands near Drimoleague, County Cork. O'Mahoney was 'a latter-day chieftain' who kept open house for traveling musicians (Carolan, 1997).

Printed sources: O'Neill, 1976; pg. 171. O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1903/1979; No. 1585, p. 294. O'Neill (Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems), 1907/1986; No. 832, p. 144.

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