Two slip jigs. The first one is Na Ceannabhain Bhana which has but one verse. I have heard it on many recordings. With only one verse, it should be pretty simple, right?
The second one is Gaire na mBan or Laugher of the Women. The tune for this song shows up in sessions as Fig for a Kiss. This is one of the few jigs or reels that I know that actually has words that make some sense and has a pretty good image or message -- possibly my new theme song.
For this set of tunes, EJ Jones adds a couple of flute tracks to give a little bit of a session flavor.
Na Ceannabhain Bhana
Gairm fhéin, gairm fhéin, gairm fhéin, gairm fhéin Micil is Máire
Gairm fhéin,gairm fhéin,gairm fhéin, Seo iad na ceannabháin Bhana
Cuirfidh mé, cuirfidh mé, cuirfidh mé, cuirfidh mé suas ag sadbh Sheáin thú
Cuirfidh mé, cuirfidh mé, cuirfidh mé, Is cuirfidh sí buirín sa ngleann ort
Good for you (bravo), Michael & Mary
Here are the white-haired women.
I will send you up to good Sean's
& she will put a spell on you in the glen
Gaire na mBan - Laugher of the Women
Tune: Fig for a Kiss
Rinnce 's ceol biodh againne, Gliogar is sport is ragairne
Buailimis ceol go fearuil, Is gealainnis croithe na mban.
Curfa: O ro na cailini 's buachailli oga fearula
Rince, ceol is ragairne, Aileacht is gaire na mban.
Sios is suas an macha linn, Anonn 's anall 's isteach aris
Tuagimis cuairt is casadh, Is blaisimis beola na mban.
Seinimis duain is canaimis, Caithimis susas ar mbratacha
Ce bheadh duairc faoi mhairg, Nuair a Chifeach si gaire na mban.
Dancing and music had we chat and sport and reveling
We played great music and waved to the women
Chorus: O the girls and the young manly boys
dancing, music and revelry, the beauty and laughter of the women
Up and down the yard we went to and fro and through again
visiting with and tasting the lips of the women
Playing songs and singing we threw off our clocks
Who could be gloomy or sorrowful around the laughter of women