Arrane y Clean.

A traditional Cradle Song of the Parish of Arbory, sent by Mr. W. Cubbon, Librarian.

In the Glion of Balla Comish,
The Lhon-dhoo will build her nest.
Sleep thee, my baby,*

And thou’ll get the birdie.
By Droghad Cubbon, Awin Colby,
The Ushag Happagh builds her nest,
Sleep thee, my baby,*

And thou’ll get the birdie.
In the scraas of Mullyn Coicheragh
The Gollan Geayee will build her nest. Sleep thee, my baby,*

And thou’ll get the birdie.

* Repeated three times.