: The distinctive flat-topped mountain that dominates the county's skyline.
: A scenic area on the shores of Lough Gill. P.J. Murrihy - My Old Sligo Home
: Reference to the valley and lake famous for its waterfalls. : The distinctive flat-topped mountain that dominates the
: The river that flows from Lough Gill through Sligo town to the Atlantic. Recordings and Versions : The river that flows from Lough Gill
"My Old Sligo Home" is a sentimental Irish folk song performed by , an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Mullagh, Co. Clare . Though Murrihy is synonymous with the track, it was actually composed and written by Michael Maloney . Song Overview & Themes
The lyrics follow the classic "Irish diaspora" theme, expressing a deep longing for home from abroad. The narrator compares the "bright lights of London" and the "sidewalks of New York" to the natural beauty of County Sligo, ultimately concluding that they would trade it all to return westward.
: A popular country singer who frequently performs the song; it is considered a beginner-friendly track for guitarists in the key of G.