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IRISH LAMENTATIONS (Walsh 1718 3/4 slow)

   A1                  Take hands 4, all step set 2X to L & R
                   1M and 2W turn 2 hands to places
   A2                  repeat and 2nd corners turn
   B1          1-4        all move up set and face own wall (1/2 turn away from partner)
                   take inside hands on sides for assisted cast up to progress
           5-8        all move down and set and 1st couple assisted cast up to
                   original places
           9-16        1st couple cross and cast down, 1/2 figure of 8 up thru 2s
                   who lead up
   B2         1-8        Face partner, 4 changes circular hey with hands
           9-16        Ballroom hold, 1s and 2s dance round each other

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IRISH LAMENTATIONS (N. Broadbridge, Walsh 1735 duple 3/4)

   A1  1st corners set twice R & L (fwd and back)
       and turn 2 hands
   A2  2nd corners same
   B  1-8  C1 cast and whole fig. 8 up through C2 (M hand
           W across in front of him) C2 move up at end
      9-16  4 changes of circular hey with hands (1 bar,
          3 steps per hand) 
            All turn partners 2H