Return From Fingal
Legend has it that this tune was played after the Battle of Clontarf in 1014
as the body of the slain Irish Ard Ri (High King) Brian Boru was returned to
his home in Munster. Of course, legend also has it that the tune known as
Brian Boru's march was played. It must have been a long walk!
See Ireland 1014 for
more information.
Note: While this sheet music is provided for reference and convenience, I
would take it as a personal favour if you would find a local musician
to teach it to you or a local session where you could hear it played. This
will enable you to learn the phrasing and ornamentation for your instrument
which generally is not notated here. The best way to learn Irish traditional
music is by ear, by listening to and/or learning from a
musician experienced in the genre. At the very least, you will want to
memorize the tune so that this
page would be superfluous. This version is a version that I played at the time
I created this page; it may not be the same as the version I currently play,
and it may not be the same as the version with which you are familiar. Go
raibh maith agat; Thanks!
Dennis' Grab Bag of Tunes