The Prince of Distillers

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Source

http://www.cranfordpub.com/recordings/mcgraw.htm

History

This was an honour conferred on the Knockmore poteen maker, George Howden, by local poet Peter McGuinness. His poteen, like his daring escapes from the gaugers are still fondly remembered in recitations and song.

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Jig One title Only 1 transcription Has lots of stepwise movement Has some stepwise movement major D 6/8 Has source text Has history text No chords explore more...

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X:11
T:The Prince of Distillers
R:jig
C:Jim McGraw
O:Co. Fermanagh, Ireland
S:http://www.cranfordpub.com/recordings/mcgraw.htm
D:Melodious Accord, Jim McGraw
Z:psc
H:This was an honour conferred on the Knockmore poteen maker, George Howden, by local poet Peter McGuinness. His poteen, like his daring escapes from the gaugers are still fondly remembered in recitations and song.
L:1/8
Q:300
M:6/8
K:D
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FAd fga|gec de/f/g|aba ged|[1cBc dAG:|[2cBc d2||
|:z|cAA eAA|ged cAG|EFG AB/c/d|efg a3|
cAA eAA|ged cAG|EFG AGE|EDC D2:|

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