Báidín Fheilimí - Badge

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Báidín Fheilimí is one of the best-known traditional songs from the Donegal Gaeltacht, particularly associated with Gabhla (Gola Island) off the coast of Gaoth Dobhair. The song tells of Feilimí and his little boat as he sails around the Donegal coast, naming places such as Gabhla and Toraigh (Tory Island). Its simple, repetitive lyrics and lively melody have made it a favourite with generations of Irish speakers and learners alike. The title means “Feilimí’s Little Boat”, with báidín meaning “little boat”, and the song remains closely associated with the maritime culture and Irish-language tradition of northwest Donegal.

Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Gabhla,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Gabhla,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.

Curfá
Báidín bídeach, báidín beosach,
Báidín bóidheach, báidín Fheilimí.
Báidín díreach, báidín deontach,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.

Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Toraí,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Toraí,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.

Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraí,
Báidin Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraí,
Báidin Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.

Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraí,
Iasc ar bhord agus Feilimí ann.
Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraí,
Iasc ar bhord agus Feilimí ann.