I just started taking up the Tin Whistle. On my first lesson, my instructor taught me "An Fhallainin Mhuimheach," but neither of us knows what it means. Can anyone shed a little light on the subject? Thanks!

~Annelle~

P.S. I've looked on online dictionaries, and my instructor has looked at real ones, but both were failed attempts. Can this be someone's name?

Well ... Its
"The (something) of Munster"
or "The Munster (something)"

But I can't find fhallainin either

Sorry
Paul

It would be clearer if we had words to the tune (if they exist). I wonder if it is a diminutive of fallaing -- mantle, cloak, gown. It is also used in Munster for the cloth wrapped around an infant. The diminutive suffix -ín would be appropriate then. Is it a lullaby (suantraí)?

There is a tune called an Fhallaingi/n Muimhneach, the little munster cloak. I have it on a CD by a female singer whose name escapes me - my CDs are still in Germany, but I am in Ireland. I think it's Mairea/d ni/ Dhomhnaill.

As far as I can remember its a slow song

That must be it. Trua nach bhfuil eolas ceart agamsa ar an cheol. Maith thú, a hAonghusa.

I need the translation of "Pot of Gold" and "welcome". If someone could do that for me it would be much appreciated.
Desiree Welty

Thank you very much to all who helped me with this translation! I've been trying to figure this out since March 7!!! Thanks for sharing the knowledge, it is greatly appreciated!

~Annelle~

Oh, and by the way, my teacher got the song "An Fhallainin Mhuimheach" from a Chieftains CD, but I'm not sure if it had any words. Thanks again, everyone!

~Annelle~