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a song sung by Mary O Hara entitled: "Seoladh na Noamhain"

a song sung by Mary O Hara entitled: "Seoladh na Noamhain"

hello,
I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this song and know what is its lyrics about or even just the title?

Seoladh stand for sailing?


and whats Noamhain? is it a name of a place?

anyone has the lyrics\translation?

thanks a lot

# Posted on September 5th 2009 by Yooval

Re: a song sung by Mary O Hara entitled: "Seoladh na Noamhain"

I think it might mean 'The Address of the Saints', but I'm happy to be corrected.

# Posted on September 5th 2009 by MacCruiskeen

Re: a song sung by Mary O Hara entitled: "Seoladh na Noamhain"

This is probably "Seoladh na nGamhna," 'driving the calves.' See http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=53365 for lyrics and discussion.

# Posted on September 8th 2009 by Feadaire

Re: a song sung by Mary O Hara entitled: "Seoladh na Noamhain"

yes it is, thank you a lot! I dont understand why it was spelled incorrectly on the CD,

# Posted on September 8th 2009 by Yooval

Re: a song sung by Mary O Hara entitled: "Seoladh na Noamhain"

You're welcome. Irish spelling is often a challenge for English speakers!

# Posted on September 9th 2009 by Feadaire

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