The Verdant Braes of Screen is a traditional Irish song. It is believed that the Screen refers to Ballinascreen in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Brae refers to a hillside, especially along a river.
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Lyrics
As with many traditional songs, a number of versions of the lyrics exist. One version, as sung by Altan, includes these lyrics
Interpretations
The song has been interpreted by Tomas O'Canainn, John Renbourn, Mick Hanly, Keven Moyna, Cathal Lynch, The Beggarmen, Maranna McCloskey, Terence O'Flaherty, An Tor, Cara Dillon, Cherish The Ladies, The Beggermen, Steve Tilston and Maggie Boyle, Louis Killen and Altan.
References
The Verdant Braes of Screen Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA