“Fiddler's Green” is a concept well known to seamen of all types. While the interpretation of what Fiddler’s Green is has varied overtime, most see it as representing a paradise reserved for seasoned sailors who had devoted their life to the sea. This mythical realm promised perpetual mirth, with a fiddle that never ceased playing and dancers who never wearied. One of the earliest known mentions of Fiddler’s Green can be found in Edward Rose’s 1811 book “The Sea-Devil” and since has made its way into music, art, literature and even military culture. The Calvarymen’s Poem is one of the most prominent examples, becoming associated over time with the 1st Calvary Division of the US Army.
The song "Fiddler's Green" was penned by John Conolly in 1966 and quickly became a staple among nautical and Irish traditional circles. It's been recorded by various artists, including The Dubliners and The Irish Rovers.