Galloping down the Hill/ The Fields of Heather/ The Rugged Boreen
These are three recently composed reels and remind Carl of trips to Belclare, County Galway. Both Carl’s parents were from Belclare with 7 in his mother’s family (Mannion) and 9 in his father’s family. The main problem Carl had was to drive up the boreen and worse again to get back to the main road. During the summer holidays Carl often spent time in that area and most days climbed the famous Cnoc Meadha which was across the road from the Mannion House. It is said in legend to be the residence of Finnbheara, the king of the Connacht Fairies.
