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from Aoife Ní Bhriain Compositions
Buachaill na hAille was written in memory of my Grandad Dinny who grew up in The Naul, North County Dublin. I wrote him a polka as it reminded me of all the times we played some of his favourite tunes (which were polkas!) together and the happiness the music brought him. He passed away tragically in 2016 but when I play this tune I see him smiling in the middle of a session playing his accordion.
