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Publisher: Paddy Berry
Book Type: Ballad Collection
#Pages: 254
ISBN: None
Other: NEW - Mint Condition
Scallta Comment: A rare collectable, signed by Paddy.
Following on from 'Wexford Ballads', published by Paddy in 1982, this second collection is a testament to the work Paddy carried out in the 70s and 80s, travelling the length and breadth of Wexford, collecting ballads from singers and writers alike, ensuring their longevity and place in history.
Includes the lyrics of over 160 ballads, including:
- The Templetown Goose
- Paddy and the Whale
- O'Duffy's Grand Parade
- A Civil War Lament
- Memory Lane
- ...
Paddy Berry from County Wexford, is one of the most prominent ballad singers, songwriters and song and folklore collectors of his generation. He has played a huge part in the revival of traditional music, song and dance in Ireland over the past 50 years.
This labour of love has been acknowledged not only by his many friends and admirers, but also earned Paddy a special lifetime achievement award from none less than The President of Ireland, Mary Mc Aleese in 2003.
Paddy Berry has released three collections of recordings and his two print tomes of collections of County Wexford Ballads are historical and folklore treasures.
Born and raised in Scar, Duncormick, Paddy Berry lives in Drinagh, on the outskirts of Wexford Town.
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