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HAWTHORN [2], THE ("Sceach (An)" or "An Sceac-Geal"). AKA and see "Bunch of Hawes (The)." Irish, Slip Jig. G Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AAB. O'Neill prints the tune as "Bunch of Hawes (The)." The first strain is similar to that of "Cork City" and "Road to Athlone."

Source for notated version: flute, whistle and concertina player Michael Tubridy (Ireland) [Breathnach].

Printed sources: Breathnach (CRÉ III), 1985; No. 57, p. 29. O'Neill (Dance Music of Ireland; 1001 Gems), 1907; No. 435, p. 85.

Recorded sources: Claddagh Records CC27, Michael Tubridy - "The Eagle's Whistle" (1978).




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