King Laoghaire - The Ballad Archive

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Sam Hall

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"Courtin' the Ginger Lady"

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On September 3, 1963

Irish poet and playwright Louis MacNeice dies. He was part of the generation of "thirties poets" which included W H Auden and C Day Lewis.

CD QUIZ:
Answer these questions for a chance to win the King Laoghaire CD Courtin' the Ginger Lady.

1.	What popular radio show were presented by Kieran Hanrahan?

	Céilí House
	An Fear Ceoil
	The Late Session

2.	What's the name of fiddler Maurice Lennons father?

	John Lennon
	Charlie Lennon
	Ben Lennon

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