The Home of "Danny Boy" by watchman2005
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This a bit different to my usual fare but I had promised Meredith Wilson that I would post a picture of this house. Due to repair work being carried out I had been unable to take a picture until a couple of weeks ago but as this next week is the "Danny Boy" Festival in Limavady in N. Ireland I thought now is the time. I have not had much time do do anything else of late as we are all preparing for my Daughters coming wedding.
The small plaque on the wall commemorates the fact that a lady by the name of Jane Ross lived here from 1810 to 1879 and it was she who recorded the folk tune "The Londonderry Air" from listening to the tune as it was played by a Fiddler in the street. The tune is more commonly known as "Danny Boy" which I am sure would be familiar in that guise to most people throughout the world, most certainly where any ex-pats from the Emerald Isle are sure to gather. So I hope that little bit of history is of interest.
I managed to get the shot early before the cars started to park but as you can see the Traffic Warden is already on the prowl!
Please enjoy.
Comments (19)
spm91g
Sweet!!
Denys234
Excellent capture and history lesson!
BibbyBear
I know the song well but never knew the history behind it - thank you, it's always nice to get an insight into photos. Great capture, especially without the cars! xx
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend, Really magnificent Photography. Excellent!! Congratulations!!!!!!A million stars from me!!!**** (Thanks you very much for the nice comments,they are very estimated for my) Have a wonderful Sunday,Hug and kiss in Your sweet heart. Luminous blesing. @>--->---
juca
Beautiful image!!
onebaretree
Fabulous shot! Very interesting info ~ I love Mario Lanza's version of Danny Boy. Best wishes to your daughter on her coming wedding! :-)
Richardphotos
sang many times here especially by Danny Thomas and others.excellent history behind the song. the street appears to be a strange color.is it natural or do to your camera. the house looks perfect
irakika
Excellent work!
claude19
Beautiful story and shot ! 'Dany Boy' was well known in France...Excellent !
Kuiski
a great shot! good.
awadissk
Excellent work!!!!!!!!
erlandpil
Nice erland
Buffalo1
Excellent slice of musical history from the Emerald Isle! Maybe the traffic warden hears the "pipes a callin'" from this lovely old building.
capitanpescanova
I'm pleased to know the history of this excellent song. So interesting.
RobyHermida
Excellent capture !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JeffG7BRJ
Glad you managed to get this before the rush, them blokes in the red hats never sleep you know. Nice shot of this house, knew the song but never the history, thanks for sharing this with us. I have made a comment on the White House, to give you the location. Love the pale blue in this shot. Bravo!!!!!
artaddict2
Thanks for sharing this with us, its a great photo. Fascinating read about "The Londonderry Air", and as you say, I too am amongst those who only knew it as "Danny Boy". For me it always reminds me of McGuigan getting into the Ring !
billcody
Thanks for this picture and the historic information! I love this, I´ve learned something new this morning, helding a cup of coffee, and this is a fine start. Wonderful pic!
Darkwish
EXT shot! Very well done!