’Fáinne Geal an Lae’ - Na Casaidigh

’Fáinne Geal an Lae’ (Dawning of the Day) . Irish Gaelic song by Na Casaidigh. English lyrics: One morning early I went out On the shore of Lough Leinn The leafy trees of summertime, And the warm rays of the sun, As I wandered through the townlands, And the luscious grassy plains, Who should I meet but a beautiful maid, At the dawning of the day. No cap or cloak this maiden wore Her neck and feet were bare Down to the grass in ringlets fell Her glossy golden hair A milking pail was in her hand She was lovely, young and gay Her beauty excelled even Helen of Troy At the dawning of the day. On a mossy bank I sat me down With the maiden by my side With gentle words I courted her And asked her to be my bride She turned and said, “Please go away,“ Then went on down the way And the morning light was shining bright At the dawning of the day.