Boat to Bofin, The
Story
Joanie Madden of Cherish the Ladies fame composed this happy jig. In her own words Joanie tells us of her inspiration: 'I was inspired to write this tune after a very rocky ferry ride to the beautiful island of Inishbofin off the coast of Connemara in County Galway'.
Publisher
Séamus Connolly
Boston College Libraries
Rights
Some transcriptions are based on historical source recordings. More info.
Song & Tune Type
Citation
Madden, Joanie (whistle) (composer) and Donohue, Gabriel (guitar), “The Boat to Bofin,” The Séamus Connolly Collection of Irish Music, accessed September 17, 2025, https://connollymusiccollection.bc.edu/document/499.