The Parting Glass (feat. Abigail Washburn)

Abigail Washburn – vocals, TBD
Cathy Jordan – backing vocals
Liam Kelly – low whistles
Shane Mitchell – accordion
Tom Morrow – fiddle
Michael Holmes – concertina
Brian McDonagh – mandola
Roger Tallroth – 12 string guitar, bowed guitar, ukulele
Jon Estes – bass, steel guitar, piano
Recorded by Brian McDonagh and Jon Estes at The Magicroom, Sligo, The Bomb Shelter, Nashville
Mixed by Brian McDonagh, Kieran Lynch and Ken Irwin
This is one of the most popular traditional parting songs sung in Ireland and Scotland. The "parting glass", or "stirrup cup", or "coupe d'etrier" was the final hospitality offered to a departing guest. Once they had mounted, they were presented one final drink to fortify them for their travels.