Rocky Road to Dublin
| "Rocky Road to Dublin" | |
|---|---|
| Folk song | |
| Catalogue | Roud Folk Song Index 3012 |
| Genre | Irish traditional music |
| Style | Slip jig |
| Commissioned by | Harry Clifton (lyrics) |
| Text | by D. K. Gavan |
| Language | English |
| Time | 9/8 |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 1859 or earlier (with lyrics) |
| Performers | Harry Clifton |
"Rocky Road to Dublin" is a 19th-century Irish song written by Irish poet D. K. Gavan about a man's experiences as he travels to Liverpool, England, from his home in Tuam, Ireland. Originally popularized by Harry Clifton, it has since been performed extensively and become a standard of Irish folk music. The song is also often performed instrumentally.