The Swallowtail Jig
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Transcription: by Darryl D. Bush
A double jig known in Irish, English, Canadian and American traditions.<br> It is also known as "The Custom House", "The Dancing Master",<br> "Drioball Na Fáinleoige", "From The New Country", "The Swallow’s Tail",<br> "The Swallow’s Nest" and other names.<br> It has been printed in both O'Neill's (Music of Ireland:<br> 1850 Melodies), 1903 and (Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems), 1907.<br> It has been recorded by The Dubliners, Jean Carignan, Gaelic Storm and<br> others.<br> This plays well in medleys with:<br> O'Keefe's Slide<br> The Hillside<br> The Road to Lisdoonvarna<br> all in this section.<br>
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