Come Back, Paddy Reilly, to Ballyjamesduff

A popular Irish ballad written by **Percy French** and made famous by **John McCormack**. First published in the early 20th century, it is a sentimental song addressed to the village of **Ballyjamesduff** in County Cavan. The song became one of French’s best-known works and remains closely identified with the town.

Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland