The Ragman's Ball Explained

The Ragman's Ball is a traditional Irish folk song associated with The Liberties, Dublin, an area in the capital city's inner city.^[1] The topic of the song is about a ragman that throws a party, and the various characters that attend the party.^[2]

Notable recordings

• The Dubliners on their 1964 self titled debut album, and on their 1989 album, The Dubliner's Dublin.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ragman's Ball. Rte.ie. 21 September 2013 . 29 June 2018.
2. Web site: The Ragman's Ball. King Laoghaire - Irish Ballads & Tunes. 29 June 2018.