Where The 3 Counties Meet

"Where The 3 Counties Meet" is a 1973 Irish traditional song by Brendan Shine.

Lyrics

The song is named for Lough Ree, where the three Irish counties of Longford, Roscommon and Westmeath meet at a tripoint. Also mentioned in the song are the towns of Athlone and Glassan, The Three Jolly Pigeons and the River Shannon. The song is from the point of view of a member of the Irish diaspora, working in construction in a foreign land and longing to return home.

Song history

"Where The 3 Counties Meet" was written by Patsy Farrell of Rathowen.
"Where The 3 Counties Meet" was released by Brendan Shine in 1973, and was number one on the Irish [Singles Chart] for two weeks in August 1973. Spotlight magazine named it Record of the Year.