The song is about songwriter
Neil Hannon's upbringing during
the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and refers to
Derry and
Enniskillen (as well as Derry's official name, Londonderry, and Enniskillen's Irish name, ''''). Hannon has said he felt compelled to write something about the troubles and this song was the result. The song has been acclaimed for its poignant subject matter and is one of Hannon's most popular compositions, although it is not played regularly in concerts. ==References==