Mursheen Durkin

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An Irish folk song "Mursheen Durkin" tells the story of an emigrant from Ireland who goes to mine for gold.

[edit] Song in Irish Culture

The song reached prominence when sung by Johnny McEvoy, and has been covered by The Dubliners, The Pogues, Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon and others.

[edit] References

• http://www.affthecuff.org.uk/songs/mursheen.html

• http://www.owlrecords.com/l40ir.htm

• http://www.8notes.com/scores/5619.asp?ftype=midi