This beautiful lilting lament mourns the fall of a great Irish household in County Tipperary after the death of its owner, Lady Margaret Butler. Marian Ingoldsby’s setting of this well-known folk-tune belies its subject matter by creating an uplifting but bitter-sweet aura that perfectly paints the picture of a fine countryside castle while mourning the loss of its contribution to daily life in the surrounding area. Perfectly accessible for all SATB choirs, ‘Cill Chais’ will add an authentic Irish flavour to any concert programme or festival performance.