'The Lonesome Boatman' (Finbar Furey) | Stair na hÉireann / History of Ireland

David Brown Music & The Rising Sons - The Lonesome Boatman | Forgotten Ireland

"The Lonesome Boatman" is an instrumental Irish folk tune by Finbar Furey, known for its haunting tin whistle melody and evocative imagery of a solitary sailor's journey and longing. While it doesn't have lyrics, the title itself suggests a story of isolation and the vastness of the sea, which is a common theme in Irish folk music and poetry. #TheLonesomeBoatman #finbarfury #ireland #irishmusic #irishballads #irishballad | Irish Ballads

The Lonesome Boatman From our Monday night session in special memory of Brian The Furrier Furlong David Brown give us a wonderful rendition of Finbar Furey's iconic piece of music. Join us tonight for more of the same. | The Rising Sons