 |
Wikisource has original text related to this article: |
"Mick Maguire" is a traditional Irish folk song about courtship. It tells the story of a young man who courts a woman named Kate or Katie. He is initially well received by her mother because he owns a farm, and he is given a seat of honor in the house. He loses favor with Kate's mother after their wedding due to his drinking and his wasteful spending of her inheritance, and therefore he loses his comfortable spot at their fire.
Recordings
- Four to the Bar on their live album Craic on the Road.
- The Clancy Brothers on their album Come Fill Your Glass with Us.
- Orthodox Celts on their album The Celts Strike Again.
This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)
