"Star Above the Garter" is an Irish slide (should be in 12/8 time). It is also known as "An ReŽalt Os Cionn An GhairteŽir", "The Kerry" and "The Lisheen Slides". The Star and Garter is an English chivalric order whose origins are ancient. The regalia of the order includes a ‘garter’ that is a necklace, while the star is a medal to be worn on the chest. There are no specific references in the order to a star above a garter and what was originally meant by the title (or why it was applied to an Irish tune) is not known. It has been suggested the title is a sexual double entendre. It has been recorded by Grey Larsen, De Dannan, Cherish The Ladies, The Chieftains and others. I learned this at our Monday night jam.