Jerry O'Connor, New Ross, Co. Wexford - Lily of the West @michaelfortunefolklore

Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

Wait til you here this singing!!

I just met this man, Jerry O’Connor, in Enniscorthy yesterday evening and I was blown away by his singing.

He performed this song on stage at a Traveller Pride event with his guitar but after the concert I got talking and I asked him to sing if for me on its own.

Have a listen to him chat to me about the song at the end too. Thanks Jerry.
Text: Michael Fortune

Jerry OConnor, New Ross, Co. Wexford - Lily of the West

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