The Fiddler of Dooney
"The Fiddler of Dooney" is a poem by William [Butler Yeats] first published in 1892.
The word "Dooney" refers to Dooney Rock, a small hill overlooking Lough Gill near Sligo.
Influences
The poem gives its name to a fiddle competition held annually in County Sligo, first held in 1975.The poem is set to music by Angelo Branduardi.