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The Shores of Amerikay

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"The Shores of Amerikay", also known as "The Shores of America", is a traditional Irish song. The song's narrator is emigrating from Ireland to America, and the song is both a meditation on this and a statement of purpose.

Some versions have Australia and not America as the emigrant's destination.[1]

The song is played in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum's exhibit on Kennedy's Trip to Ireland.[1]

Recordings

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"The Shores of Amerikay" has been recorded by a variety of artists, including:

References

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  1. ^ a b [1] John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
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