I do not know why the first hornpipe on this combination is called Dunphy’s, but it is a really lively piece from County Sligo. James Morrison who plays it was born in Sligo in 1893 from a musical family. When he left school he became a travelling teacher of Irish and dancing. In 1915, he emigrated to Boston, and then moved on to New York where he played an active role in the musical life of the city. He died in 1947.
The tune is from a CD titled ‘from Ballymote to Brooklyn Paddy Killoran – James Morrison’ produced by Coleman -An tradisiún beo (www.colemanirishmusic.com)
