It's a Long Way to Tipperary

I spent a fabulous weekend at the St Clements Retreat in Galong, New South Wales. Despite living only 45 minutes away, I wasn't aware of this amazing place.

I had been invited to provide some music for the 'Return to Tipperary' gathering of family historians, genealogists and some of the foremost experts in the study of Irish immigration to Australia.

I hope this song will be the first step on a real journey to Ireland for me in 3-4 years, involving the creation of an album of songs inspired by the many presentations and discussions I had over the weekend.

This song is super racist, so I have re-worded the verses:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Long_Way_to_Tipperary

You can learn more about St Clements Retreat, founded by the #Redemptorist order in 1918:
https://cssr.org.au/st-clements-retreat-conference-centre/

The property the monastery was built on was bequeathed by the descendants of Irish Rebel, Convict and Statesman of the new Colony, Ned Ryan:
https://www.thenedryan.com/

Purchase my music:
Bandcamp: https://ozfolklounge.bandcamp.com/

#IrishMusic #Ireland #NedRyan #Galong