Cooraclare Annmarie O'Riordan

[@DeadAbeVigoda]

You can't always hear an accent when someone's singing but her Irish comes out clear as a bell. It's a beautiful, metallic voice she has.

[@peneleapai]

what a great way to put it. "Metallic" \,,/

[@auditor05]

Beautiful penetrating and pleasantly haunting voice. This past September I visited that “little church down there” while listening to this, one could visualize “the boys and girls gathered there…. and watch the cailins passing down.”

[@sentimentaloldme]

_Written by Frank O'Brien from Cooraclare who emigrated to Chicago never to return home_

[@sentimentaloldme]

I have a photo of Frank with my Dad..They were pal's from the same place..Cooraclare..

[@eugenenicholl8012]

what a great song he left us god bless you frank o brien im sure this song brings a tear to alot of people who have left these shores never to return

[@vincentmcbreen8210]

Where can I get more info on Frank's history and family R.I.P..what a wonderful song

[@dancronin826]

😢

[@AnnmarieOR]

Hi All, Thank you very much for the lovely comments. This song was taken from my second album "Melody in Harmony" which was released in 2005. Just released my third album "Ireland-Love of my Heart" which is available in all good record stores and being distributed by RMG Chart! I hope you all enjoy it and I'm awaiting your comments!!! Le gach dea ghui, Annmarie. xXx

[@beatricedehodencq9346]

Ça c est vrais ça comme le dirait la mère denis en tripotant fièrement sa machine à laver toute neuve

[@JamesDeVale]

Hi Annmarie, your singing of the song brings tears to my eyes every time, I think of the man that wrote the song he must have been crying while he was writing it, so sad he never got chance to stand outside the chapel gates of Cooraclare again.

[@maireadmallee3659]

This girl haunts me .what a voice. I hope you keep singing please. Meath.

[@kevinmooney5571]

Annmarie, your voice and delivery of the words and notes make me cry with happiness and joy...God Bless you and your talents.

[@portnason]

Anne Marie.Iplay your songs/voice so many times during the day.cant get enough of it.God bless you.you make

[@portnason]

an old man so happy👍💕

[@judepierse2883]

I’ve been away from Ireland now for nearly 50 years And thoughts of home are still dear to me Often I gaze across the ocean and my eyes grow dim with tears Let me tell you of the vision that I’ve seen As a babe, a child, I stood there when the summer sun did shine Across the steep lough, that little church down there As we gathered every evening while the weather would be fine Around the chapel gates in Cooraclare So in dreams I love to ramble down the village street And meet the boys and girls gathered there For to sing the good old songs, telling of old Ireland’s wrong Around the chapel gates in Cooraclare There were weddings planned and matches made and stories old and new Around amoung the boys that gathered And we played the football matches ’till the final whistle blew Around the chapel gates in Cooraclare We would talk about the neighbours, the weather and the times And who the boys were courting on the sly We would watch colleen’s passing down, and bid them the time of day And perhaps we’d catch a twinkle in their eye So in dreams I loved to ramble down the village street And meet the boys and girls gathered there For to sing the good old songs telling of old Ireland’s wrong Around the chapel gates at Cooraclare Now I’m growing old and weary in this land so far away But I’ll return to Ireland yet, if God will spare. And when all is done, they’ll lay me at the closing of my day. Inside the chapel gates in Cooraclare

[@sandybroon8597]

what a beautyfull song by a stunning beautyfull singer. real class...just love it !!!!

[@irenemax8692]

Jude Pierse Thanks for posting the words, Jude.

[@mrtomburn]

Most beautiful voice. Such an Irish talent we have in Annmarie. Music in the background is just right and its Annmaries voice that carries the rich melody. I am Irish and maybe I am biased. But this is still beautiful to me. Go raibh maith agat

[@marykinsella417]

😅

[@seanbrennan1972]

This is how Irish songs should be sung,hauntingly beautiful.

[@doniehoran9577]

+sean brennan I totally agree - Cooraclare as sung by Ann Marie O Riordan would touch your very soul.Sad soulful & truly magic - that young lady truly has the voice of an Angel ! The Coleen Bawn is another song that brings out the true quality of her beautiful voice.!

[@seanbrennan1972]

+Donie Horan It can only be from the auld country,this style of singing is a part of our heritage that should never be forgotten and i am shocked that one so young is flying the flag for those of us who are truly touched by her interpretation of this song,i wish her all the very best for the future.I am grateful to facebook who put the video of the coleen bawn onto my page this morning which has led me here,all the best to you Donie Horan.

[@martinholland6439]

sean brennan

[@JJBushfan]

Pat Aherne: Fair point, but we poor English who have a crap folk tradition are so pleased we can enjoy yours. Slainte.

[@ciaraflavin7203]

sean brenn

[@portnason]

What a lovely clear voice, just love to listen to her God bless you Anne Marie 💞😅

[@clarebannerman]

I visited my home village of Cooraclare last week for a funeral "inside the chapel gates of Cooraclare." & we then resorted to Tubridy's for a few drinks.

[@martess5]

such a brilliant song, frank o brien wrote it years ago , he was from cooraclare and emigrated to chicago and never returned. my father was so well known for singing this all over the country and beyond. he kept this song alive for years and years, sadly dad passed away last march

[@AnnmarieOR]

I have visited Cooraclare in the past and I can see how it can a special place for many people. Gorgeous part of the country.

[@patrickcassidy6869]

Fantastic singer, awesome

[@stefani.theflameofthewest2252]

On my next irelandtrip i will be Türe.♥️🇮🇪🇩🇪

[@kerryg100]

I was in USA for 20 yes thank god I found my way home in 1999 this kinda song and the way you sing it understanding the sentiment was just great again pace your wonderful cork accent give this song new life...

[@kenmcgrath927]

when i listen to this song i take out cooraclare and put in my little church , lisnagade, it fits exactly,

[@Givingitashot]

Just heard this tonight on the radio in car and had to pull over to pause for this. Beautiful. One love from Tyrone.

[@AnnmarieOR]

Thank you so much 😊 That comment put a smile on my face.

[@Givingitashot]

@@AnnmarieOR You are very welcome my dear! Made my Sunday 😀

[@mairinuichonghaile8142]

​i. @@AnnmarieORg

[@edelkeaveney8925]

Anne Marie sang this beautifully at my father's funeral mass. Will never not get goosebumps.

[@russellsage4953]

One of the most beautiful songs/voices , period ❤️🇮🇪

[@tomkeogh8722]

Is You tube not the best of silicon valley. Without it, all us displaced Paddies would not be able to enjoy all these brilliant singers that came along after we left. I know you are making tons of money, but thank you.

[@kevincronin3675]

Tom Keogh nn

[@jinksomiabodyart3189]

All of us expats should visit our homes.

[@brianmcsorley3994]

Won of the grates singers lreland evelind had

[@inverg]

This girl has the voice of an Angel, so pure. I love it.

[@celticlass32]

Wow your voice and this beautiful song brought tears of joy and a long for wishing to be back within the Highlands of Scotland where I have left half of my heart 2 months ago.Also for Ireland where ma dad is from:).Your voice is that of an angel sent to comfort us wrapping its self around us with each beautiful word:).Thank you kate285 for sharing with me and also AnnmarieOR. You are a blessing.Love,Peace and hugs from Canada and best wishes Claire:)

[@charliecampbell9212]

This makes me so home sick One day i will will return home with the help of God

[@MarkRobertCuthbert]

Irish Chrói ( heart ).

[@richardwedge854]

Charlie Campbell

[@richardwedge854]

Charlie Campbell

[@wa4kcy]

Absolutely wonderful. No one sings Irish any better. Hooray for Annmarie.

[@michaeljoncour4903]

i'm 71 just found annmarie and my life is all the better for it, she's definetely in my top 10..........

[@margaretmaher8146]

Just discovered this wonderful voice and melody. Thank you for sharing your talents Annmarie, and thanks to KZbin for making so much rare, wonderful music available! From Cherry Valley, California.

[@rinceseit]

This is one of my absolute favorites by you, Annmarie! The soul with which you sing it is amazing. Can't wait to have you come to Philadelphia!

[@wyllieohagan]

Absolutely spot on there. It is a beautiful song, an what a voice this young woman has. A true gift, used wisely. We wish you all the best:)

[@pjcox1462]

My mother had this song played at her funeral as she loved your singing annemarie riorden

[@grandmasingleton]

beautiful...I have forwarded this to all my friends here in San Francisco...come to out United Irish Culture Center ..

[@cogROCKER]

My dad played this to me yesterday and it made me cry ...lovly song

[@ballinameen]

i love the sound of her voice and the beautiful songs she sings

[@jamessmith5092]

Voice of an angel flying near the ground

[@mrtomburn]

Annmarie this is your zone. You are so good with such a beautiful sweet Irish voice I would love to hear more songs like this. I just hope you stick to tradition that is what (in my opinion) you do best. I love this song and many more that you sing. Bring it on because we are waiting. Beautiful is not a good enough word to describe your voice. Go raibh maith agat ,,Tom..

[@deniscoakley7342]

My mom's home town. A beautiful rendition of the song. God bless you.

[@sentimentaloldme]

Otherwise known as "Súgán City"...I made my Holy Communion, Confirmation and now my Uncle is buried inside the Chapel Gates in Cooraclare.

[@riptwan]

God bless her David, PQ

[@ThomasJohnKenny]

Fantastic song - beautiful voice. The song reminds me of some of the older immigrants I met on my travels - that longing for 'home' though settled in their new country. The backpacker generation was a different breed - educated, travelled and confident. Each one unique and each story different. Both Irish but coming from different worlds.

[@kathleenmooney4113]

Hi annmarie I originally came from west cork I now live in London . I LOVE Ireland so much and miss home a lot but when I hear your beautiful voice it makes me more homesick keep up the good work best wishes caithlin

[@ileenbhugun3897]

Kathleen Mooney

[@mickm21x]

How a beautiful voice can transport one back to childhood, Thank you.

[@AnnmarieOR]

No, I'm not from Cooraclare.... sadly! I'm from Cork but have visited Cooraclare and it's a beautiful part of the country. Le gach dea gui, Annmarie!

[@odriscollandy]

A rebel at hart

[@pjcox1462]

Annmarie O'Riordan my mother was buried to this song and she loved your singing

[@michaelroche3658]

Thankyou so much! You are in my dreams you're that good! ;)

[@Abcd-hr9ot]

Annmarie O'Riordan beautiful voice

[@edWard-lh6yw]

You voice is so hypnotising I'd listen to you all day ,

[@tipp1959]

loved this song love your voice. greetings from tipperary. all the best.

[@liamosullivan927]

Maybe I'm just sentimental, but is there anything as nice, can't help the tears.

[@timcotter8879]

Beautiful song and I watched it many times and enjoyed it so much. Fantastic singer. Thanks for this.

[@franciscorrigan2320]

THIS IS SO WONDERFULL I NEW REARDON GOOGAUGHAN BARRA I SEE HEESE YURS ISSE I NEW MICK REARDON VICTORIA ST LOVED THE MAN,,YOU ARE STUNNING LOOKING I LIVE IN WEST CORK PLAY OLD SONGS ACCORDION AND BAQNGO MOUTH ORGONYY TAKE MY BREATH AWAY.

[@briancorrigan5746]

O Corriģan is fearr mė

[@AnnmarieOR]

Aw, Thank you very much!

[@martinreilly5596]

I love that's song

[@broderickelliott8527]

What I love is the way you perfectly capture the ache of missing home, be it Ireland (which I ponder how some of my progenitors must have longed for) or the Adirondacks. The emotion in your voice immediately took me to that place in my heart that longs to go back to that 6 acre spread outside of Paul Smith's. Well done indeed.

[@JohnDowlingCarlow]

This is an incredibly beautiful song performed perfectly by Ann Marie. After listening to the song, I’d love to visit Cooraclare, maybe after the Covid-19 is sorted out....

[@seankelleher7809]

John book into Tubridy's pub B/B if it's still there hearth of the village when I stayed there years back left a great memory with me.

[@JohnDowlingCarlow]

@@seankelleher7809 Hopefully, I'll be able to visit there next April or May, and I will certainly look up that place and see if it's still available...

[@mattparker9726]

I've been away from Ireland 24 years, as of this day.

[@ellenmariemcdonagh4538]

God Bless your voice ,it is beautiful ,you are a wonderful singer .my brother Michael James loved this song ,may he rest in Peace

[@noraodywer4917]

Our mother is blind she always loved to hear Ann-Marie singing hope some day we get to meet you and you sing for her god bless you always 🎉🎉❤❤

[@thissong4you]

Wonderful, melancholy song. Brilliant rendition.

[@beatricedehodencq9346]

Belle chanson révélant tout ces talents et un timbre de voix rare d'une très belle voix et exceptionnelle de l Irlande

[@jdstorms]

I love this! Thank you for sharing this wonderful song! The vocals are truly excellent! Made my Friday! jan

[@ejodonnell]

Ann Marie - phenomenal. I came across your song yesterday and havent stopped talking to people about it. Very moving and sung so beautifully. I love these songs which are so much a part of our oral history which needs artists like yourself to keep them alive. Go raibh mile maith agat

[@hezh89ev2zw]

This is one of my absolute favorites song by you, Annmarie! The soul with which you sing it is amazing.

[@MrButler188]

Such a lovely song

[@PotterPossum1989]

Good Lord, it's like listening to the Oracle of Delphi. Fair play, miss! Will be listening from Pennsylvania, USA

[@briancorrigan5746]

SEND ME DOWN WITH THIS ONE

[@bredafarrell2950]

Brian Corrigan

[@briancorrigan5746]

@@bredafarrell2950 let me tell you of the visions I have seen

[@edelmorrissey3329]

Hon cooraclare

[@kevinmurphy7329]

it reminds me of lreland and my life there what a beautiful song and life we have

[@johnruaneanalysis5220]

Brilliant Annmarie, I don't think there's a better singer out there, beautiful melodic voice, & how come I haven't heard you (not even once) on any of our so-called IRISH? radio stations. It's disgraceful how all these so-called IRISH? radio stations still only play around 3% Irish artists with all the talented singers we have here in Ireland. Maybe it's time to move the dial?

[@racheloconnell4038]

She's always on Radio Kerry!

[@clarebannerman]

The Pig's Elbow = Súgán City = Cooraclare, County Clare ♥

[@KKJ52]

Stunning Voice, Song, Face.

[@davegallagher8902]

You have an amazing voice, Annmarie ! Makes me dream of being back in Ireland again, where I belong !

[@irenemax3574]

Dear Dave Gallagher, all the best to you wherever in the world you are today. (I used to live in the USA. I felt deep longing to be back in Ireland. Now I am back in Ireland, well, in the northeastern statelet. Often I wish I were back in the USA feeling pangs of homesickness and nostalgia for my dear wee native land.)

[@mrmichaelosullivan4019]

I met annmarie in dunmanway West cork a few years ago she was going on tour of Canada a few weeks after very friendly

[@brendancahill3376]

Beautiful Voice.

[@ivanfinlay8572]

Very relaxing song ,nice to ly back in chair and drift off

[@dominicmcmahon9274]

Love the pure voice. Love the songs.

[@sixmilebridgeandsf]

Well... my grandmother wrote the music for the Church Gates at Cooraclare and Frank (can't think of his second name - maybe Lynch - would need to ask my Dad) wrote the words. He was a postman in Cooraclare before he came West to the U.S. The piano she wrote the music on still resides in the front room of her house in Cooraclare - now the home of my uncle.

[@pab7654]

Beautifull song. Best singer I ever heard. Wonderfull voice. PAB

[@AnnmarieOR]

Thanks! :D

[@AndyMcTigue]

This song from the heart

[@willy123hansen1]

Interesting. Instead of the beat of rythm, just an harmonious back sound. Unusual in Brazil. Thanks for the surprise.

[@johnormond9715]

willy hansen h

[@eugenenicholl8012]

my god this is unreal ive never heard a song like it god bless ireland i will never leave its shores

[@clarebannerman]

"Cooraclare" is a little village on the west of County Clare, Ireland ---Concertina Country ♥ ♪♫

[@UISTMAN59]

Great song and a great singer, ***** Thanks for sharing Clarebannerman. :-)

[@blendlady]

Prachtige stem, zo heerlijk om naar te luisteren....

[@heyitsrach6792]

What??

[@silvioerni7810]

A beatifuf voice I can`t beleve it It makes me feel to be in Irish land

[@awesomealmighty9453]

This is a blessed voice. Wonderful singing of this masterpiece. Thanks for sharing.

[@cherokeerainwater]

my ancestor came from derry ireland patrick caine fought in the revolutionary war long history of my kins men served in the military here in america

[@crowleyed]

Great job AnneMarie….. a song that often gets mauled, messed and hackneyed:- you’ve absolutely nailed it.

[@mickcoyne9805]

amazing voice

[@harryocallaghan8082]

Beautiful Irish song!

[@nf54551]

A masterpiece.

[@tonydenihan7922]

great song , I pass through it all the time on my way to the spa every year ,from Kerry, tony d. and manhattan.

[@johnjennings9693]

First heard you on the Sean donellan show r,i,p, beautiful voice thank you,

[@chrismiller9902]

Beautiful

[@irishfield1]

THis song so well sung ever Annmarie topssssssss ever to me so great Irish Lady amazing

[@patrickfoley7278]

God Bless your father's soul,his chest is swelling with pride in heaven! My Dad & Mom were born in Kerry around 1908 & immigrated to NYC in the 30's, never to return to Ireland. A common immigrant's story!

[@sylvie13150]

EXCELENT SONG&VOICE I LOVE IT THANKS LUVACA FOR THIS GREAT SHARING SYL

[@patstokes3946]

Fair play

[@oglaigh600]

Pure magic Annmarie never hear of cooraclare before. Anywhere near Ennis . love the song . Regards Og

[@davidcruzierlongplaylist6900]

a lovely powerful song words echo very deep worship our Lord Jesus Amen am your son of God ❤💙💚💛

[@wholovesyoubabby]

what a gift just lovely

[@SantEliaparadise]

Are you still recording music Annmarie ' beautiful voice you have

[@SantEliaparadise]

Are you still recording music Annmarie ' beautiful voice you have

[@fosullivan9783]

Awesome song Awesome singer.

[@DavidMcdonagh-rl6io]

👍

[@TomCash-e8n]

It's my mammy's favourite song and my one to please do a nuder one like it

[@thomascarlsen]

amazing song and preformance Annmarie .... love it. God Bless you Annmarie

[@beatricedehodencq9346]

Merveilleuse voix exceptionnelle et rare