: The large hill west of Sligo town, known for Queen Maeve's cairn.
: The river that flows from Lough Gill through Sligo town to the Atlantic. Recordings and Versions P.J. Murrihy - My Old Sligo Home
: A scenic area on the shores of Lough Gill. : The large hill west of Sligo town,
: A popular country singer who frequently performs the song; it is considered a beginner-friendly track for guitarists in the key of G. : A popular country singer who frequently performs
: Reference to the valley and lake famous for its waterfalls.
: The distinctive flat-topped mountain that dominates the county's skyline.
The lyrics follow the classic "Irish diaspora" theme, expressing a deep longing for home from abroad. The narrator compares the "bright lights of London" and the "sidewalks of New York" to the natural beauty of County Sligo, ultimately concluding that they would trade it all to return westward.