Báidín Fheilimí is a

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song, which originates in the

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region in the north-west of

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. It is usually taught to young children. The lyrics are in

and is based on the immortalization of a small boat owned by a man called Feilimí (Phelim). It has been covered by artists such as Na Casaidigh, Sinéad O'Connor,

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, and Emmet Spiceland. There are some alternative versions of the last verse, either mentioning the boatload of fish or omitting it. The latter is common in more recent versions, wherein the easier verse ''Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann'' is used.Traditional lyrics and translation
/ref> It is the title song on
collection of traditional Irish songs
for children recorded by children from the Northwest Donegal Gaeltacht near Gabhla the island mentioned in the song. The lyrics refer to the islands of Gola and

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off the coast of

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Lyrics

The lyrics, which are in the public domain, are as follows: :Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Gabhla, :Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann. :Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Gabhla, :Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann. ::Curfá :Báidín bídeach, báidín beosach, :Báidín bóidheach, báidín Fheilimí. :Báidín díreach, báidín deontach, :Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann. :Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Toraí, :Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann. :Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Toraí, :Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann. :Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraí, :Báidin Fheilimí is Feilimí ann. :Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraí, :Báidin Fheilimí is Feilimí ann. :Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraí, :Iasc ar bhord agus Feilimí ann. :Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraí, :Iasc ar bhord agus Feilimí ann. ;English translation :Felimi's little boat went to Gola, :Felimi's little boat and Felimi in it. :Felimi's little boat went to Gola, :Felimi's little boat and Felimi in it. ::Chorus :A tiny boat, a lively boat, :A charming boat, Felimi's little boat. :A straight boat, a willing boat, :Felimi's little boat and Felimi in it. :Felimi's little boat went to

, :Felimi's little boat and Felimi in it. :Felimi's little boat went to Tory :Felimi's little boat and Felimi in it. :Felimi's little boat broke on Tory, :Felimi's little boat and Felimi in it. :Felimi's little boat broke on Tory, :Felimi's little boat and Felimi in it. :Felimi's little boat broke on Tory, :Fish on board and Felimi in it. :Felimi's little boat broke on Tory, :Fish on board and Felimi in it.

References

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