Give Me Your Hand
"Give Me Your Hand" (Tabhair dom do Lámh in Irish) is a tune from the early 17th century by Ruaidri Dáll Ó Catháin (c.1570-c.1650), perhaps in honour of a lady. It is one of the most widely recorded pieces of Irish and Scottish traditional music.
"Give Me Your Hand" is also the title of many another songs; e.g. Dorothy Stewart's unrelated song is well known.
Read more about Give Me Your Hand: Ruaidhrí Dall Ó Catháin, Later References To The Tune, Some Recordings of "Give Me Your Hand" (Tabhair Dom Do Lámh), References and Sources
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