Description
A Hidden Ulster is the first major study of the Gaelic song tradition in an area which was the main centre of literature in Leath Chuinn (the northern half of Ireland) from the end of the 17th century to the middle of the 19th century. Containing expansive notes, lyrics and translations for 54 songs found in the Oriel area, including notation, published for the first time. Oriel straddles the borders of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, taking in parts of the counties of Down, Armagh, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. The book has biographies of local singers, song collectors and songwriters from various periods, catalogues of songs collected in the area and previously-unpublished glass-stained photographs from the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. A large section of the book is dedicated to the traditions, local customs, festivals and professions of Oriel over a number of centuries.
