This is Molly Malone a woman from Dublin who sold cockles and mussels in her barrow in the streets of Dublin. Molly is a legend who lived probably around 1680 and has be sung by various Irish artists.
It is said that except the fish, she sold herself as well and died in the streets of a disease. The song about her is so famous in Dublin and beyond that she got her own statue in 1988. Here is a link about her life with all kind of theories.
And this is the song by "the Dubliners".
It is a catchy song that keeps in you head when you have listened to it.
It is a catchy song that keeps in you head when you have listened to it.
What fun to hear the song, which, I, too, could join. I wonder why I know all the lyrics? Can't recall when or why I learned it; must have been years ago as a child. Your posts have stimulated me and we hope to plan a trip to Ireland next June.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt must have been a hard life.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreetings,
Filip
I've heard the song of Molly Malone Marianne :) times were tough I guess she did what she had to to survive oui :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAndere tijden! Goed dat de historie op deze manier bewaard blijft.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIndeed, Molly Malone lives on forever and made quite a name for Dublin, Ireland.
Lovely statue!
Hugs,
Mariette
There is a pub in a nearby town that goes by the name of Molly Malone's. But I didn't know that was based upon a real live person. Thanks for the post on Molly Malone.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThere were very different layers of classes.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenaltijd al van Molly gehoord, het liedje ook
BeantwoordenVerwijderennu weet ik tenminste waar het rond draait
Believe it or not we learned this song in grade school as part of our traditional song book. Even though it's a dirge, we sang with gusto.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWe have also a bub called Molly Malone in Helsinki.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis post is very nice. Thanks.
nice statue! but its all new to me, the song too!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI'm familiar with her through music. I didn't know there was a statue for the lady.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI learned this song when I arrived in Dublin , long time ago . I still remember it !In those times , people sang it all together in pubs, and I was happy to be able to join them .
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