Carrickfergus Choral single edition TTBB
- Musica: tradizionale, Irlanda
- Arrangiamento: Gwyn Arch
- Testi: tradizionale, Irlanda
- Strumentazione: with keyboard instruments, 4-part
- Componenti: Choral Score, Full Score
The story of Carrickfergus is common to many folksongs. The lovers are separated by a river – in this case Belfast Lough – and are in desperate need of a ferryman in order to meet for one last time. “… if could find me a handy boatman to ferry me over to my love – and die.” The melody is haunting.