Annotation:Avonmore (The)

AVONMORE, THE (Abainn-mor). AKA and see "Blackwater," "Blackwater Foot," "The Banks of Avonmore." Irish, Reel. G Major. Standard tuning. The name Avonmore means 'great river' (as opposed to the nearby Avonbeg, or 'little river'). AB (O'Neill/1850 & 1001): AABB (O'Neill/Krassen).

Printed sources: O'Neill (Krassen), 1976; pg. 94. O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1903/1979; No. 1189, pg. 224. O'Neill (Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems), 1907/1986; No. 468, pg. 90. Ryan's Mammoth Collection, 1883; pg. 39.