SONGS from Ireland’s county TYRONE

My County Tyrone: A nostalgic emigration song about leaving Tyrone for London, lamenting the loss of its rural beauty, from Clogher Valley to Pomeroy and Kildress. It captures the emigrant’s longing for home and memories of local ballrooms. Written by Brenda Mulgrew, Tyrone native.
Knocklead Mountain: A lyrical tribute to Knocklead Mountain near Kildress, Tyrone, celebrating its scenic beauty and the joy of returning to its green fields. It evokes local pride and the county’s pastoral landscapes. Written by Brenda Mulgrew and T.J. Stuart.
Brackagh Hill: A romantic emigration ballad about a young man leaving Brackagh Hill near Lough Neagh, Tyrone, and parting with his lover. It captures the emotional pull of the county’s landscapes and the pain of departure. Traditional, no specific author.
The Creggan White Hare: A lively folk song set in Creggan, Tyrone, based on a poem about a legendary hare that outwits hunters. It celebrates local folklore and the county’s rural wit. From a poem by John Graham, set to a traditional melody.
The Flower of Sweet Strabane: A romantic ballad praising a woman from Strabane, Tyrone, celebrating the town’s charm and the beauty of its people. It evokes local pride and love.
The Battle of Benburb: A historical ballad commemorating the 1646 Battle of Benburb, where Owen Roe O’Neill’s Irish Confederates defeated a Scottish army in Tyrone. It celebrates the county’s role in Irish resistance.
The Lily of Lough Neagh: A romantic song about a woman from near Lough Neagh, Tyrone, comparing her beauty to the lake’s shores. It captures local landscapes and love.
The Mountains of Pomeroy: A ballad about a Tyrone resistance leader, possibly linked to the Pomeroy area, blending themes of resistance and the county’s rugged landscapes.
Old Ardboe: A nostalgic song celebrating Ardboe, Tyrone, near Lough Neagh, focusing on its community spirit and rural charm. It evokes local pride and memories.
Martin Hurson Song: A resistance ballad commemorating Martin Hurson, a Tyrone IRA hunger striker who died in 1981. Set “among the hills of green Tyrone,” it honours his sacrifice and the county’s role in the Troubles. Written by Gerry O’Glacain of The Irish Brigade.

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County Tyrone:

Ireland’s county Tyrone is a county of rolling landscapes and historic sites, with the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh offering a fascinating look at emigration history through recreated villages. The Sperrin Mountains provide hiking trails with panoramic views, while the Beaghmore Stone Circles add ancient intrigue. Other attractions include the historic town of Dungannon and its castle ruins. Tyrone is Ireland’s seventh largest county by size (3,263 square km) and 11th largest by population (188,383). Population peaked at 312,956 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 127,586 in 1936. In terms of hospitality, Tyrone is Ireland’s 24th most visited tourist county with around 68,000 international visitors per year.

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