"Cottage by the Lee" is a song written by Irish songwriter

Dick Farrelly Richard Farrelly (17 February 1916 – 11 August 1990) was an Irish songwriter, policeman and poet, composer of "The Isle of Innisfree", the song for which he is best remembered. His parents were publicans and when Farrelly was twenty-three he ...

. It was composed in the early 1950s and is published by Waltons Music Publishing in

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, Ireland. The song was originally recorded on the Waltons Glenside record label by the Irish tenor and actor Joe Lynch for whom it became a hit. "Cottage by the Lee" was one of the most featured songs for many years on the Waltons music programme which always finished with one of the most remembered sentences in Irish music - "And remember, if you feel like singing, do sing an Irish song". Dick Farrelly is best remembered for his song, "

Isle of Innisfree The "Isle of Innisfree" is a song composed by Dick Farrelly (Irish songwriter, policeman and poet, born Richard Farrelly), who wrote both the music and lyrics. Farrelly got the inspiration for "Isle of Innisfree", the song for which he is best r ...

" which was a worldwide hit for Bing Crosby in 1952, and was also chosen by director

John Ford John Martin Feeney (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973), known professionally as John Ford, was an American film director and naval officer. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers of his generation. He ...

as the main theme music for his film, ''

The Quiet Man ''The Quiet Man'' is a 1952 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Ford. It stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond and Victor McLaglen. The screenplay by Frank S. Nugent was based on a 1933 ''Saturday Ev ...

''.

Other recordings

Some of the artists who have recorded "Cottage by the Lee" include: *

Daniel O'Donnell Daniel Francis Noel O'Donnell, MBE (born 12 December 1961) is an Irish singer, television presenter and philanthropist. After rising to public attention in 1983, he has since become a household name in Ireland and Britain; he has also had co ...

on '' Moon Over Ireland'' (2011) *Sinead Stone & Gerard Farrelly (Dick's son) on ''

Legacy of a Quiet Man Legacy of a Quiet Man is a music album by Irish singer Sinead Stone and musician Gerard Farrelly. The album was released in 2001 on the Seolta Records label and is a collection of songs written by Gerard’s father Dick Farrelly. Dick is best reme ...

'', an album of Dick Farrelly songs. *

Larry Cunningham Larry Cunningham (13 February 1938 – 28 September 2012) was an Irish country music singer, who was one of the leading figures of the showband scene in the 1960s and 1970s. Cunningham accomplished a series of "firsts" during his career. In 1964 ...

, Glen Curtin, Joe Cuddy, Diarmuid O'Leary & The Bards, Bridie Gallagher, Jimmy Crowley, Donie Carroll.

References

External links

Spotlight on Dick Farrelly & 'Legacy of a Quiet Man' album

Bridie Gallagher performing "Cottage by the Lee"

Musician Gerard Farrelly's site
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