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The Verdant Braes of Screen is a traditional Irish song. It is believed that the Screen refers to Ballinascreen in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Brae refers to a hillside, especially along a river.[1]

Interpretations

The song has been interpreted by Tomas O'Canainn, John Renbourn, Mick Hanly, Keven Moyna, Cathal Lynch, The Beggarmen, Maranna McCloskey, Terence O'Flaherty, An Tor, Cara Dillon, Cherish The Ladies, The Beggermen, Steve Tilston and Maggie Boyle, Louis Killen and Altan.

See also

Music of Ireland

References

  1. ^ Merriam-Webster. "Brae". Retrieved 28 December 2014.

The Pennyburn Piper Presents Uilleann Pipes, Tomas O'Canainn

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