Carrickfergus - The Dubliners & Jim McCann | 40 Years Reunion: Live from The Gaiety (2003)

[@miajoycewalsh2752]

My Mom passed away three weeks ago today and in her youth this was her song to sing. I love you forever Mam and I will miss you always.

[@doxholiday1372]

RIP

[@ciarandempsey1207]

@@doxholiday1372 instant tears, mums tune whist cleaning the house RIP brother

[@mh24728234]

god bless you bro ,my mum too.x

[@barrylindsay9968]

God bless pal

[@KeelanBishop]

Rip to ur mom Mia Joyce may she get the best bed in heaven gbh🙏🙏

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

In 1999 I leaved my beautiful Country for many reason... I don't know my destination... I coming in Ireland after France, England etc. I was thinking to learning something & then back at home. I'm still here. I Love Ireland & the Irish People. And I think are the BEST in the World. To understand my point of view, need first to know about History, and after that, live here. GOD bless Ireland & the Irish. Thanks !!! Amen *

[@steany241]

Fulla crap

[@helenaville5939]

Thank you Renzo. You are very welcome. 👍💚

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

😇​@@helenaville5939

[@derrickmurphy9859]

Enjoy this beautiful country

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

@@derrickmurphy9859 😃👍☘️💚😘

[@GG-mh9of]

I wish I was in Carrickfergus Only for nights in Ballygrand I would swim over the deepest ocean Only for nights in Ballygrand But the sea is wide and I cannot swim over And neither have I the wings to fly I wish I had a handsome boatsman To ferry me over my love and I My childhood days bring back sad reflections Of happy times there spent so long ago My boyhood friends and my own relations Have all past on now with the melting snow So I'll spend my days in this endless roving Soft is the grass and shore, my bed is free Oh to be home now in carrickfergus On the long rode down to the salty sea Now in Kilkenny it is reported On marble stone there as black as ink With gold and silver I would support her But I'll sing no more now til I get a drink Cause I'm drunk today and I'm seldom sober A handsome rover from town to town Ah but I'm sick now my days are number Come all me young men and lay me down Come all me young men and lay me down.

[@jdb10715]

Thank you for the lyrics. Love them!

[@patrickrichardson2259]

❤

[@II-ei4rk]

My nan passed away this morning. She was originally from county Claire. This song just came on. Love you nan ❤️

[@paddydunne814]

❤

[@Silverblade61]

Only the Irish are able to create such wonderful and heart touching songs !!! Love from Germany.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

And Scots

[@Silverblade61]

@@Deejaay83urj38 don't know much scottish songs sorry. I Like Runrig !

[@Deejaay83urj38]

@@Silverblade61 Theresa, you.might like to have a listen to The Corries. Very good Scottish folk and some virtuoso instrumentation. Or Julie Fowlis. She sings in Gaelic, the music is quite lovely. So pure. Traditional. I adore German "drinking songs". And other styles. Bach. Liszt. Beethoven of course etc. Do you know "Highland Cathedral" favourite for the bagpipes? Written by German composers Roever and Korb. It's very popular at home and has been played by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. And at the Edinburgh Tattoo. Even played when Britain left Hong Kong. I'm sure you'd enjoy. Hope you can look up some time. Greetings from Oz

[@bustertypsy]

Comes from years of oppression my German friend.

[@williamkelly9859]

Love the song and hit by this .

[@JonShank1]

This has to be one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.

[@elizabethw1142]

My parents had this song on an LP by a Canadian group called Ryan's Fancy. I've loved it since my childhood

[@antonkomel9337]

Top

[@BIGTEX888-hh9ot]

Very sad though...all of his friends are dying (old age)...it's my favorite singer) rendition of this song.

[@Imbfboxing]

My sweet mothers song ' played it today for my birthday. Miss you mom 😍😍🎂🎁

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Mike . .I didn't want to cry again . . .

[@doxholiday1372]

RIP

[@TreVader1378]

I feel you brother.

[@patrickconnors9448]

This man sings carrickfergus the best.

[@robertrhein8703]

I also like Van Morrison’s rendition!

[@garrettmccarthy59]

Dear Lord no. Van M massacres it.

[@Sussy.baka.]

Ed Sheeran would disagree (Galway girl)

[@ireo8921]

@@Sussy.baka. In "Galway Girl" Ed Sheeran does not mention Van Morrison's rendition! He does say they put some Van on the jukebox and danced to Cèilidh tunes, but when he mentions Carrickfergus it's they way SHE (the girl from the song) sings it, a capella (meaning there's no music playing) using her feet for a beat, when the bar is in silence because they are about to close up (which btw is probably the sweetest part of the whole lyrics, precisely because he's talking about how beautiful was to hear her sing and how mesmerized he was with her)

[@derrickmurphy9859]

I would definitely rather jim singing it than van,much more sadness and depth here with jim and after all it's a sad song.❤

[@edwardo1756]

What a GREAT SING for Crying in your beer or whiskey

[@shielablige9399]

And they do a lorra,lorra that.....

[@lauraangel2037]

Miss ya Jimmy and the Dubliners. You left a big empty place no one can fill ever!

[@tomiisenpai3262]

This was my dad favorite song before he dead last april 27. And now im listening too remember him !!

[@doxholiday1372]

RIP

[@JesseLopez-s1k]

Bon courage. Sorry for your loss

[@1viva]

One of my all time favorite Irish song! ☘🍀☘

[@joaoribeirofilho6893]

MY HEART IS IN IRELAND

[@Silverblade61]

Joao mine too ........

[@caseychiu1261]

Me too

[@mobiclean8679]

Jim Once Upon a Time used to play every Sunday night peppermint Grove Waterford part of Bridge Hotel, I often had a pint with him, Rip my friend what a great ballad singer 🙏

[@Silverblade61]

Mobiclean what luck did you have....

[@clintonwood3985]

We buried my 80 year old friend a little while ago. This was played at the service. I will remember you forever Paddy ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidc.1494]

Why are there no comments on this song...Beautiful Jim..Just Beautiful..

[@reelixde]

True!

[@Silverblade61]

David C. There can never be enough comments to honour this wonderful song !!!!!!

[@glennsprigg2378]

I'm a folkie guitarist, and play this often. Have look for a song called... "The Water Is Wide" here on youtube, played by many people. It is based on this song, "Carrickfergus", but slightly more up-tempo. The original 'story' is about someone who is at the end of his life and trying to get home to die!! Try looking at Eva Cassidy for Water is Wide...

[@heikehinze7077]

I wish i was in Carricfergus

[@corriedebeer799]

After struggling with paralysis for 5 years after a stroke my father at least got the peace he deserved. I was very glad they could play this song at his wake.

[@doxholiday1372]

RIP

[@DARRENPATTERSON-oo6dc]

God bless you and your Papa

[@georgestradtman346]

'Tis a beautiful song for a beautiful place. Whenever I hear it, I remember a certain tiny black-haired woman who gently brought enormous changes into my life.

[@sianbarbaraallen1330]

The most beautiful and saddest of songs. Rest in peace Jim McCann.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Amen

[@davidbosquette2940]

Jim McCann is my favourite male voice of ALL TIME. The storyteller in him speaks to me profoundly. R. I.P to the legend. 🇮🇪💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪

[@mkfloyd9131]

Agreed...

[@billnevill1988]

Far too few accolades for Irish folk music and folklore. All based over 100 years ago and more. Absolutely genuine and gorgeous!

[@helenaville5939]

The Irish never valued accolades. They just enjoy.

[@jenniwalker891]

Our dear Mom passed away on Good Friday. This is the song played at her funeral. RIP Mom, we love and miss you. 😔😞😔😞😔😞

[@Deejaay83urj38]

🙏

[@dagmarfuchs1613]

I played this too at my mom's funeral. 😢The very best choice! Rest in peace, Mum! I miss you so much!

[@lornaswift367]

Where I was raised as a child and entered adulthood to train as a Nurse in Belfast City Hospital to specialise in renal nursing and go on to spread my wings x love this song xxx

[@padraigfarrell3651]

I really like that one it was my favourite when I had cancer 😢

[@Silverblade61]

Wonderful song for a misty sunday in southern Germany. 😍😍

[@michaelmewis4761]

I find it hard to believe that there are (at the time of writing) 48 dislikes for this video? I mean why? I bought the Dubliners album in the late 70's and I thought that this track was so beautiful, and still do. Thank you for the lovely music guys...

[@Deejaay83urj38]

They are just anxious to get back to their aggrevating soulless techno

[@andrewcunnington8161]

They just understand. A bit like the butterfly who offers the fly pollen, the fly is content with his shit!

[@michaelmewis4761]

@@Deejaay83urj38 Yes, I agree..

[@michaelmewis4761]

@@andrewcunnington8161 Agreed. This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard..

[@williamporter8748]

Beautiful song 🎵 Beautifully Sung. Rest well Jim 💜 you were the man. Bless you 🙏.

[@SmashAtoms]

That little smile at 2:07 always gets me. I’m not familiar with the members of this group, but seeing the singer acknowledging his friend’s banjo playing, even with just a quick wry smile, is like seeing his youth come back, if only for a moment.

[@stephenmcewan2460]

I think he's smiling - ruefully - cos he's cocked the lyrics up.

[@brianocallaghan7172]

lets try to be kind@@stephenmcewan2460

[@Success4u247]

For Maurer and Jackie and Mary. 3 women who have been a major part of my Life

[@planetofthegael]

I’m proud to be Irish ☘️

[@Silverblade61]

Greetings to Ireland from a Fan in Germany !!! God bless you all and your music coming deep out of the heart !

[@louisem7653]

Boardwalk Empire version takes some beating.

[@Silverblade61]

@@louisem7653 yes ! You are right !

[@bolgerisdashizz]

Sitz dich auf meinem Gesicht 😉

[@tadhgcampion2960]

What a loss , he sang from the heart , to all his family & friends my deepest sympathies. T

[@miriamsantoro871]

I love this music! From Brazil 🇧🇷

[@kennethterrell7409]

I knew Jimmy in the 1980s. That was long before cancer stole his beautiful voice, and took him away. RIP Jim.

[@mjdedge3440]

Best version ever! I've listened to versions from Van Morrison, Joan Baez, Paddy Reilly, etc. None are even close to Jim's

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Hes magnificent. You need to hear Celtic woman

[@gothard5]

@@Deejaay83urj38 agreed. Orla Fallon does a pretty good version.

[@garrettmccarthy59]

Agreed. No one sings it like Jim did.

[@Silverblade61]

Ooh YES 😍

[@Silverblade61]

One of the most heart touching songs ever !! Thank you Dubliners and Jim RIP !!

[@johngough2958]

It is truly amazing how a simple song can capture a whole lifetime of experience.

[@Silverblade61]

Every day again and again ....... 😍😍😍

[@Silverblade61]

OMG wish I could have heard this live...... this is IRELAND as I remember it. Love from Germany Renate

[@yj3498]

Got curious after listening to Ed Sherran's Galway girl. Love the sound of the lonely guitar.

[@stuartadair]

Hauntingly beautiful. Evidence for the existence of God, only the Lord could have provided us with such a wonderful voice.

[@Silverblade61]

Stuartadair Sound heavenly and made by wonderful Irish guys. The only ones who can create such melodies that touches our souls deep inside!!!

[@jamesmcmanus1192]

What a lovely wee tune and gran😮d lyrics mandolin sweetly played beautifully arranged and sang/ I wish i was in the old days when I knew what was what everything has changed beyond recognition the world has changed for the worse and the vibe I pick up is one of paranoia and stress, and i never hear the sound of music coming out of a home do they know how to play and let their hair down well i hope they do and it's just me not noticing it be good to each other and to yourselves God bless

[@jasonruffy73]

One for my mate Big Man Steve...never forget your memories pal.

[@doxholiday1372]

RIP

[@JillScott-fk4nk]

Love the Irish I am Irish descent my father was a Kilkenny man I have an Irish passport there is more Irish blood than English running through my veins

[@TreVader1378]

By Jim can belt it out, simply beautiful, even though its quite a sad song.

[@TheCockywarren]

Fucking Beautifull Jim Remember 1999 you invite me and my wife to your concert in Uden Holland. Thanks mate R.I.P

[@helen-doolan8882]

Absolutely beautiful song R.I.P. Jim Mc Cann💞🙏

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Amen

[@eugeneboyd3350]

The Best

[@valeriefullerton7721]

Miss you Jim & the wonderful Dubliners ❤ they just don't make them like you anymore 😢

[@julieball1167]

Rip Paul I’ve missed you every single day , you are with me always in my heart , thank you for being a great friend, we should have had longer together, I’ll never forget You ❤

[@Mr84john]

Proud to be able to listen to this from Carrickfergus ❤️

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Have all passed on now like the melting snow. What a line. Every line though is beauty full. Makes me cry like an eejit.

[@lorrainemarietta8742]

My Irish heart swims the sea till I meet the emerald isles of Ireland 🌈 💚

[@Silverblade61]

Love it as I love Ireland !! From Germany Jim RIP adore you !

[@kittyodonoghue430]

The first band I ever saw live, as a teenager in the 80's, on my birthday. Will never forget. Hooked deep into my roots :)

[@TrishByrne]

My grandmother 👵 ❤️ and grandfathers song 🎵 😢😢😢r.i.p to both gone many years 💔 😢 😔 😪 🙏 ❤️ 💔 😢 peaceful life 🙏 ❤️ 💜 💙 ♥️ 💖 🙏 ❤️ 💜 💙 ♥️ all please 🙏 😊 😘 ❤️ 😀 ☺️ 🙏 😊 😘 love to all xxx r.i.p to all the people who were born everywhere especially in ireland 🇮🇪 😢😢😢

[@SANTIAGO636]

Jim...your a legend

[@bernadettekavanagh4982]

What a beautiful song and great singer .

[@davidmorrison4027]

My mums favorite song. Have a few drinks, sing this and I get so home sick!!

[@michaelrossiter2044]

Brilliantly sung by Jim

[@dirtygeeceeate]

RIP Seanathair 7 years today old boy. Miss you love you ❤

[@Slivings911]

Beautiful, powerful and tender. ❤️

[@mobiclean8679]

Great song Jim McCann Rip, many a Sunday night I had a drink with you in the Peppermint Grove in Waterford City, back then I didn't realise how much of Legends you were. 👍

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

I miss jim he sang straight from the heart

[@jacquelinedouglas5280]

One of my very favourites ❤ but alwaysmakes me teary x

[@jasonruffy73]

For my older self....cheers Mr S you are a true gent at heart. A braver man I've never met..

[@kisnielsen6001]

Just beautiful.

[@reginaclark8103]

RIP Jim. I saw him many times back in the 70’s in Dublin. One of the best.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Magnificent Irish Bard

[@edwardconnor3268]

Thank you, and God bless you, I pray when I am sing this song, all my heart is there.

[@constantincojocaru-je6ny]

Melodia mea de suflet ☺️👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🙏

[@J.B24]

Thats beautiful. This is real music. I'd take this every day over the crap out now.

[@finbarduffy4682]

Amazing voice 😁

[@edeloneill2872]

Absolutely brilliant song I'm sure a lot of people could relate to it

[@Silverblade61]

Ever and ever again ....... love from germany ❤

[@onlibero1864]

big respect to jimmy, paddy, luke, barney, ciaran and ronnie

[@Silverblade61]

Longing for beautiful Ireland .....

[@giorgikvatchadze4928]

God bless the Dubliners, the glorious Ireland and Her majestic folk music!

[@jimbanda]

Jim McCann , not just a wonderful balladeer and musician, but a man of extraordinary intellect, an avid reader and above all a beautiful man, a soft spoken giant , a loving humble friend. Phyl , his loving wife cared for him in the several years of need , she worked in Ranelagh D6 for many years , sadly passed from cancer around April 2018. Sometimes we are lucky to meet our hero, but it was more, I was lucky and fulfilled to know them both ❤️❤️🙏

[@rapier1954]

Jim was indeed a smart fellow he was in medical school but dropped out to follow his music dreams. His talent is sadly missed.

[@JohnMurphy-dn9yn]

My father st sevens day 2 years ago I miss him so much

[@shanetreacy5996]

Simply incredible.Pure genius.One of the greatest recordings of all time.

[@stevenscalici3470]

There a great scene in Boardwalk Empire where this song plays as a bunch of vignettes are playing. It’s wonderful

[@jdb10715]

Great version!!!!!! So moved by this I'm calling to the bartender "Give me the entire bottle of whisky."

[@Silverblade61]

John Bentley me too ! Love from Germany Renate

[@jamiephillips4854]

Haunting and beautiful like a broken heart conquered

[@mrhuxley68]

Love Jim's voice on this track. Been listening to The Dubliners most of my life ... Luke Kelly's amazing voice. Missed.

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Beautiful version by Jim n Co. Gorgeous sad song. My daily dose of tears. Feck I had this morning. Might just OD on sad sad songs. Lonely girls sing sad sad songs. So sayeth Lucinda anyways. And she should know.

[@glennsprigg2378]

May you be in peace now Jim McCann. You were the main stay for my learning over the years... And YOU have passed on your knowledge.. Well !!!

[@Shubham-si6hd]

This is just sooooooooooo beautiful!

[@garoto1707]

I don't know whether to write or cry! From Brazil!

[@davidmccanna2700]

All of his old friends are dying…sad song

[@Lonesome-boatman2021]

One of the greatest irish songs and singers in the same video

[@micko368]

God bless you Jim, a national treasure RIP

[@mrbeanonemillion]

and i wish i was... thanks Jim McCann and all the Dubliners. ////you changedthe world

[@hayseeds]

Oh wow it tears my heart so beautiful xxxxxxxx

[@patriciaoneill8053]

Was at a Marie Curie night in a school in Belfast and the scho choir sang this, it was fabulous, thanks Marie Curie for all you do

[@personl7949]

This song to me is beautiful.

[@jackiecullen3182]

Most wonderful voice in the world 👏👏👏👏👏

[@potdog1000]

a timeless classic

[@mrmichaellinehan]

I love this song.

[@denzyenz10]

One of the best proper live albums you could buy. Great.

[@mfreyne]

But the sea is wide and I cannot swim over!

[@lukemoloney3675]

Sweet voice the best of his generation

[@elizabethsaxton1116]

Beautiful

[@rockandrollpaddy]

Jim McCann sings the definitive version of this oh so wonderful Irish ballad.