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BUNCH OF GREEN RUSHES [1], THE (An Dornan Luacra Glas). AKA and see "Green Bed of Rushes (The)." Irish, Reel. D Mixolydian. Standard tuning (fiddle). AB. Unrelated to the similarly-titled "Bunch of Rushes (2) (The)" or "Little Bench of Rushes (1)."

Fr. James K. Fielding

Source for notated version: "Fielding" [O'Neill], referring to Fr. James K. Fielding, a Chicago priest originally from Mooncoin, County Kilkenny. Fielding played the flute and was an enthusiastic supporter of Irish music in the city.

Printed sources: O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1903; No. 1202, p. 226. O'Neill (Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems), 1907; No. 478, p. 92.

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