Road To Athlone, The

Slip jig · 9/8 · D major

The Road to Athlone is a traditional Irish slip jig in the key of D major with a lively 9/8 meter. Its specific composer and exact historical origins are not recorded, as is common with many older tunes in the traditional repertoire. Played with a spirited and bouncing character, it features the characteristic flowing triplets typical of fast-paced dance music in triple compound time.

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