Dúlamán Lyrics
Altan
Lyrics
A 'níon mhín ó, sin anall na fir shúirí
A mháithair mhín ó, cuir na roithléan go dtí mé
Curfá: Chorus (after each verse):
Dúlamán na binne buí, dúlamán Gaelach
Dúlamán na farraige, 's é b'fhearr a bhí in Éirinn
Tá cosa dubha dubailte ar an dúlamán gaelach
Tá dhá chluais mhaol ar an dúlamán gaelach
Rachaimid go Doire leis an dúlamán gaelach
Is ceannóimid bróga daora ar an dúlamán gaelach
Bróga breaca dubha ar an dúlamán gaelach
Tá bearéad agus triús ar an dúlamán gaelach
Ó chuir mé scéala chuici, go gceannóinn cíor dí
'S é'n scéal a chuir sí chugam, go raibh a ceann cíortha
Góide a thug na tíre thú? arsa an dúlamán gaelach
Ag súirí le do níon, arsa an dúlamán maorach
Ó cha bhfaigheann tú mo 'níon, arsa an dúlamán gaelach
Bheul, fuadóidh mé liom í, arsa an dúlamán maorach
Song & Lyrics Facts
Altan's Dúlamán is a traditional Irish folk song released in 1990 on their album, Horse with a Heart. The lyrics were written by Seosamh Ó hÉanaí and the music was composed by Altan frontman Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh.
The band consists of Ciarán Curran (bouzouki), Mark Kelly (guitar), Dáithí Sproule (guitar) and Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh (fiddle). Dúlamán is an upbeat tune that speaks of love and longing. It has become a staple at live Altan performances and is often cited as one of the most popular songs from their repertoire. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who longs for her sailor lover to return home safely. The song has been covered by many other artists over the years, but none have matched the energy and emotion of the original recording.