CARRIGALINE POTTERY Ireland THE IRISH ROVER Folk Song Mug ~ St Patrick's Day

CARRIGALINE POTTERY Ireland THE IRISH ROVER Folk Song Mug ~ St Patrick's Day Carrigaline Pottery cream colored ceramic mug features a green text title, The Irish Rover, above wraparound design of sheet music with musical notes and lyrics from this classic Irish Folk song. Measures 3.5” tall with a 3” diameter; 4.5” across at the top including the handle. Holds 11 fluid oz. Crafted in Ireland "The Irish Rover" is a folk song about a magnificent though improbable sailing ship that reaches an unfortunate end. The song is credited to composer J.M. Crofts. and is based on an actual ship called The Irish Rover that sailed in 1806. The song describes a gigantic ship, its colorful crew and enormous amounts of cargo with each verse growing more extravagant in describing the wonders of the ship. The seven-year voyage culminates in a disastrous end. The ship suffers a measles outbreak, killing all but the narrator and the captain's dog. The ship then strikes a rock, turning "nine times around" and sinking. The dog drowns in the incident, and the narrator is the only survivor, "the last of the Irish Rover", leaving no one else alive to contradict the tale. Bundle with other items in my closet for an automatic discount and to save on combined shipping. Offers are always welcome! If you’re new to Poshmark - Welcome! Use my sign up code GLOBALSANDRA to get $10 off of your first purchase Irish folk song, folk song, hymn, storytelling, Saint Patrick's Day, St Patty's Day, coffee, tea