The Charladies' Ball

"The Charladies' Ball" is an Irish folk song written by Harry O'Donovan and popularised by his collaborator, music-hall singer and comedian Jimmy O'Dea.^[1] The song concerns O'Dea's character Biddy Mulligan's attendance at a ball in Dublin.

Recordings

The song was recorded by Frank Harte on the album Daybreak and a Candle End.

Also by the Black Brothers on their album What a Time.

Also by Martyn Johnson on his album Jolly Boys 2008.

Also by Tara on its album Irish Music.

See also

• List of Irish ballads

References