Maureen McMahon (1920-2007) That's How I Spell Ireland recorded in Ballinoe, Miltown Malbay, July 1994. Recording opens with the process of persuading Maureen to sing, which presaged every performance by a woman who was shy by nature.

Now laddie dear, come over here. Come tell me why you frown.
Sure bring your lessons with you, lad. Now lay your pencil down.
Just look how you've spelled "Ireland." Why, you left out "A" and "L."
Climb up here on me lap, me lad. I'll teach you how to spell.

Now "I" is for the Irish in your tiny heart, my dear.
"R" means right, and when you're right, you have no right to fear.
"E" is for Eileen, your mother's name I mean,
And "L" is for the Lakes where I first met my sweet colleen.
"A" is for the angels who are watching over you.
"N" means never frown, keep smiling through.
Sure and "D" is for your Daddy's lesson,
And I pray 'twill be a blessin'
Now that's how I spell Ireland.

Written by George B. McConnell, Morton Downey and Dick Sanford, ©1931.

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