Annotation:Geese in the Bogs (4)

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GEESE IN THE BOGS [4]. AKA and see "Old Grey Goose (1)." Irish, Jig (6/8 time). G Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. The melody, a version of "Old Grey Goose (1)," appears in the music manuscript collection of London dancing master Patrick D. Reidy, originally from Castleisland, County Kerry. Reidy was employed to teach dancing at Gaelic League functions in the city and is credited with introducing the country dances Walls of Limerick and Siege of Ennis to the repertoire. See also note for "Annotation:Old Grey Goose (1)."

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