For the 1938 film, see The Londonderry Air (film).
Londonderry Air
First print in George Petrie's collection, Dublin 1855
Unofficial regional anthem of Northern Ireland
Also known as
Derry Air
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Piano Arrangement of Londonderry Air
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The "Londonderry Air" is an Irish air (folk tune) that originated in County Londonderry, first recorded in the nineteenth century. The tune is played as the victory sporting anthem of Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games. The song "Danny Boy" written by English lawyer Fred Weatherly uses the tune, with a set of lyrics written in the early 20th century.
The "LondonderryAir" is an Irish air (folk tune) that originated in County Londonderry, first recorded in the nineteenth century. The tune is played as...
Frederic Weatherly in 1910, and set to the traditional Irish melody of "LondonderryAir" in 1913. "Danny Boy" Ernestine Schumann-Heink (1917) Problems playing...
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Northern Ireland also uses the "LondonderryAir" as its victory anthem at the Commonwealth Games. When sung, the "LondonderryAir" has the lyrics to "Danny...
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