This presentation by Eilís Lavelle focuses on the development of two specific melodies found in the unpublished manuscripts – Molly McAlpin and Fanny Power. These two tunes are used as examples to demonstrate Bunting’s style of alteration for the purpose of his publications. The difference between manuscript notations and Bunting’s publication of the melodies will be explored.

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