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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Ralph McTell - "From Clare to Here” [Irish Ballads]

 Ralph McTell - From Clare To Here


"From Clare to Here" is a popular folk song by Ralph McTell about the experience of Irish emigration, specifically an Irish man who moved from County Clare to work in London. The phrase, "It's a long way from Clare to here," is a literal statement of the geographical distance, but also symbolises the profound emotional and cultural separation the emigrant feels from his home and loved ones, leading to a sense of longing and homesickness