Mo Ghille Mear (My Gallant Hero) - Choral Scholars of University College Dublin

[@UCDPerformingGroups]

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[@pointyfox]

I've never been so proud to be Irish. I've also never been Irish.

[@johnoconnor4623]

I will listen forever, great.

[@Someone-dv8uj]

Explain?

[@kathryndwright]

Millions of Americans are proud to be Irish, even though we have never set foot in Ireland.

[@liamquinn1981]

lol hey... nobody is perfect... but if you come over for 5yrs and pay tax we'll accept ya! 😂

[@liamquinn1981]

@@kathryndwright what you waitin for? Im born and raised in NY to two Irish immigrants... my homeland by blood always called me stronger than a colony like the USA.... come home, we can use you! 🇮🇪👍🏻

[@maciejkwiatkowski7558]

The Irish.... please don't lose your language...it would be the great loss for the rest of the world...request from Poland. The song is amazing...

[@damianryan9155]

Irish person speaking here, thank you first of all! But honestly not many people even know that the Irish language is a real legit language. You'd be surprised how many times after mentioning you speak it people say "Irish is a language? Didn't that die out?" It's tragic, really it's such a beautiful language, yet so little know about it.

[@maciejkwiatkowski7558]

+Meme Machine In many countries their old languages was founded again, after they have been almost forgotten; like in Israel, Czech, Lithuania and Norway. I hope that your gaelic will go the same way... Ireland it's the last celtic country, where this "rebuild" of celtic language is possible yet.

[@m.o.7636]

+Maciej Kwiatkowski Im 100% pole but irish is my second language :) ur very right :) Éire go brach!

[@maciejkwiatkowski7558]

+DruidoftheBlackSun Yes it is... and that's why the Irish should do something to make it more known!

[@jtm274]

Go Raibh Maith Agát +Maciej Kwiatkowski

[@JohnWinkelman]

“The great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad, For all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad.” - G.K. Chesterton

[@lordfreerealestate8302]

My favourite quote.

[@maggoli67]

And never forget the men of the Island of the Mighty!

[@TOUGHEYES]

And let it be known, that God's name was Jehova. This isn't even an argument, our spirituality along with our language had to be butchered before we would adopt his religion.

[@declanryan6540]

Scholarly words.. 👍🍾

[@angryunicornproductions2633]

John Winkelman lol

[@breakmymatrix]

I discovered this song in March 2020 during covid quarantine in the Greek army during a lonely night and it was magical that it came to me to show me that there is hope and light in the universe l.

[@leah_goldman4299]

Korean here: the pain of a small yet courageous nation that resisted for thousands of years makes for lovely music. It thrills and awakens the soul!

[@Maranatha14]

Thousands of years!

[@Belenus3080]

Do you have any examples of Korean music that strikes a similar nerve?

[@foxsden12]

amen!

[@thebeanymac]

Must have some good tunes in Korea!!

[@GreatDayEveryone]

Ireland, where their wars are merry and songs are sad

[@timcusack9388]

This was a poem written by Seán Clárach Mac Domhnaill in the aftermath of the disastrous Battle of Culloden. It's sung by a woman who longs for her loved one. The woman in question is a representation of the island of Ireland herself, and her longing for Bonnie Prince Charlie. Many of Séan's poems talked about Ireland's longing for a fair and just Catholic ruler that would reestablish the old order destroyed by the Revolution. As a result of the Hanoverian victory, Ireland (as well as Scotland and the other places of the Kingdom to some extent) experienced the replacement of local nobility by English nobles, faithful to the Protestant crown. This eventually helped greatly the downfall of native languages like Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh and Scots all throughout the United Kingdom. The meaning of this song is often forgotten and it's famously sung as a simple love ballad.

[@stefanobasso1532]

Thanks pal

[@sarahstevenson630]

Lest we forget the ethnic cleansing of our ancestors in this country by the English .

[@spmoran4703]

@@sarahstevenson630 Irish, Scot, Welsh , Cornish . The English tried they failed.

[@hotspur19581]

Did not know this. Thank you!

[@eric2500]

We visited Culloden in 1998 on a tour of Scotland. It is a national monument to the last civil conflict on the island of Britain. It's worth a quiet walk around the actual battlefield when not too many people are there -- if you can tolerate an intense experience. It is *awake*

[@domeniconota]

I' m Italian and I don' t understand a word, but I think as Europeans we need to preserve our languages and dialects. The only way to save ourselves and future generations is knowing where we come from and who we are. I love the song :)

[@THEfamouspolka]

@Moe Sizzlack Dude, that's a damn lot of angst and indignation to squeeze into one comment! Please take a minute every day and try and see the beauty that exists in this world. It could let some light into your soul! Be well

[@WolfmanJim68]

Yes we do. Through good and bad.

[@bLaKeAnThOnY0]

Moe Sizzlack 1st off Jesus war Jewish, he wasn’t black or white, but had an Arabian skin tone. Also, you speak of righting racism as you are the only one who brought racism into this comment section. Also, black people had been enslaving themselves before Europeans, they actually brought the slaves to them. Slavery has always existed. The history of the world is groups of people fighting other groups. Don’t be sad because Africa was fighting with sticks and stones when the Europeans arrived with firearms. They were far more advanced, and built this world advancing medicine and engineering. Now the past is the past, we can go back and fix it but white people in the US slaughtered each other over slavery to free them. Go live life, don’t be so hateful. Also, I don’t believe anyone’s language or culture should be destroyed, all should be preserved. And not all whites people did that, you are grossly over generalizing and being racist. The Bible also says to fix the sin in your life before trying to fix everyone else’s. Go look in a mirror

[@djprojectus]

@Moe Sizzlack Slavery is slavery,dont sugar coated! The africans captured and sold their own people,thats accepted even by black historians!Dont be a hipocrite!

[@BabsChannel]

@Moe Sizzlack My entire life I've lived in the southern most parts of Louisiana, the place where everyone else in the world believes racism reigns supreme. M'dude, the 60's are over. We've moved on from separating the races, demonizing each other, and hating an accident of birth. Most of us have evolved. And if the backward South can move on, why won't you? Do you like the idea of taking the white center of an Oreo, throwing it away and eating only the cookie? Or do you only eat the center and put the cookie on a throne for to watch their creamy, white oppressers die by the chomp of your molars? I'm genuinely curious. The human race, for the most, understands what it means to be united. Even liberals and conservatives can agree on that. You're living if a fantasy. And this is all assuming you're not a very dedicated troll. And also...our time is short? What are you trying to say exactly?

[@mazdysoraya6121]

I love so much Irish people. They remind me on us Serbs. I am listening to Irish music every day. Love from Serbia.

[@gregk6943]

I love the Serbian people I married one .Love from Eire. 4:03

[@jamescrawford9883]

This is a Scottish song.

[@GLpietro14]

All of yous have some Celtic in you. Belgrade was built by early Celtic tribes.

[@patrickbaird7416]

Serbs love war as much as celts

[@mfd32tk91]

How so-

[@paraicmcdonagh6062]

Mo Ghille Mear translates to "My quick boy." but words in the Irish language sometimes don't translate perfectly. The idiom is more like "Lively young man". The opening line "Sé mo laoch, mo Ghile Mear" is therefore something like "He is my hero, my lively young man". Outwardly the song appears to be a lovers lament, but the female narrator is none other than Ireland herself and the "lively young man" is Bonnie Prince Charlie who went to France to try to raise aid for the Jacobite rebellion. The song reflects Ireland's hope that he would succeed. *Spoiler* He didn't.

[@OldDocSilver]

Reminds me of a fellow name Donald. He tried to save the world from slavery. He’s still tryin’

[@jafuni9349]

Dang that boy got the best songs!! he must have been something else :=P I also love the Skye Boat Song, abouuuuut...you guessed it :=P

[@gregbrogan9061]

@@jafuni9349 - Yes, it's rather amazing! He is portrayed as such a wreck in Outlander and yet, all the great songs, the stories, the calls for his return!!

[@wiskeeamazingdancer4964]

This should be pinned.

[@uisce2005]

@@jafuni9349 ntm "Will ye no come back again".

[@ImranSahir1]

This is the kind of thing that should make us proud to be humans. I don't understand a word of it but I am choking and overcome with emotions.

[@laughingoutloud5742]

Because it's the beat - it's a heartbeat!!❤

[@GerNiels]

why humans? this is something Irish, no other ethnic group does this

[@lynncapodagli7710]

Energy is a powerful thing.

[@grobanite4ever85]

@@GerNiels why the insensitive comment?

[@GerNiels]

@@grobanite4ever85 am i wrong?

[@Mr102228]

I'm an Englishman who has spent half a 78 year lifetime in the US - mainly Texas. I discovered this video only a couple of days ago, quite by accident; I have listened to it perhaps a hundred times since. A beautiful song, so very well sung by a young group of passionate and talented singers. God bless 'em and God bless the Irish.

[@johntwomey6858]

Richard the song although Irish is about bonnie prince Charlie, the Catholic king,

[@Mr102228]

@@johntwomey6858 Thanks, John - I have since read about this; odd that P.C. did not set foot in Ireland, but the Catholic connection makes sense. It doesn't detract from the sheer beauty of this performance, nor from the delightful melodies and language of the lyrics.

[@johndowling9379]

Much as I,d like to claim this great song as Irish, Richard, and altho it,s sung in our Gaelic it is in fact a Scots song composed in Scottish Gallic, as we used to say, but our languages have changed so much in recent years, I don,t know what to call them. I am not surprised you are touched by it. It is beautiful in any tongue.

[@artibusdeantonio2667]

I am still enjoying a life in texas, and this music will continue to speak to my soul

[@rapier1954]

@@johndowling9379 "Mo Ghile Mear" (My Gallant Darling) is an Irish song, written in the Irish language by Seán Clárach Mac Domhnaill in the 18th century.[1] Composed in the convention of Aisling poetry,[2] it is a lament by the Gaelic goddess Éire for Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was then in exile.[3] William David Coulter (1994). "Traditional Irish folk music, the Ó Domhnaill family, and contemporary song accompaniments". University of California: 79en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Ghile_Mear If you actually knew Irish you would know this was written in Irish.

[@Bollocks565]

Irish people please don't forget your mother tongue, I'm a Balinese and many of us almost forgot how to speak or write in our language, i would love to visit your beautiful lands one day.

[@SuperJourneyer]

@@Declan_Moriarty The fact this video has 16 million views and over 11 thousand comments is proof that the "global corporate machine" is keeping Irish culture alive. Please stop focusing on the negative.. Irish culture is alive and well.

[@atemephii]

Same with Filipino, we don’t even have our writing system anymore.

[@johnclifford6828]

@@atemephii thanks God I am from Sri lanka and Still We have our writing system

[@atemephii]

@@johnclifford6828 technically we do have it but it’s not widespread only a select few can probably write it fluently. It’s called Baybayin and some of the characters are lost to time 😞 Like numbers and etc…

[@johnclifford6828]

@@atemephii sir why do not you establish pls . it should have to have some kind of system to re-establish it . am i Correct

[@mccollumparkfarmersmarket7836]

Yup love the Irish. Proud stubborn beaten up, people. Yet refuse to bow or give up. Full of pride laughter, fight, and mischief. As a Norwegian. I feel a kindred fondness for my Irish neighbors. Cheers mates and missus.

[@pixiebutterflydragon]

@Jeremiah Boyd abortion isn't killing children, m'dear. The CHURCH forbade birth control, treated rape victims over the centuries as if it's some poor 14 yr old's fault some man is twice as strong as her, and murdered THOUSANDS of BORN CHILDREN, and nearly the mothers too, while men walked away free. Women are being enslaved because they carry the children.... can't get their tubes tied w/o a man's approval, but any man can go get snipped. Get raped? the bastard can sue for visitation, but mum can't get funds to support the child she didn't want to have.... the day men risk their lives to keep the species going is the day men should be able to open their yaps about abortion, birth control, etc.

[@mccollumparkfarmersmarket7836]

@Kyle O'Bryan your a boss. And I love you for it. It's Why the Irish are a great People.

[@FutureMP445]

As an Irish American, I completely agree my friend. We may be stubborn, but we are also the most enjoyable people to be around :)

[@mccollumparkfarmersmarket7836]

@@FutureMP445 I wish I were woth you now. I enjoy a good evening of friends and drink even a bit of dancing. So since I'm far away know I'm gonna do a bit of that tonight and I'll be wishing you were here. You be well sir. Love of a brother from afar.

[@FutureMP445]

@@mccollumparkfarmersmarket7836 Same to you Sir. If you happen to find your way to the States, the Dayton, Ohio Celtic Festival (the last weekend in July) is the largest in the country. We have Gaelic Storm, Scythian, Flogging Molly, and a host of other live entertainment. Not to mention all the food and beer you can drink :) My family has been helping to run it since 2002. It's an awesome time. My favorite weekend for sure.

[@rcheung135]

I'm not Irish, but this has to be one of the most remarkable songs in one of the most beautiful languages on Earth.

[@rcheung135]

+MetusBatman V10 It's a shame you can't appreciate good music

[@highlordchris1767]

+MetusBatman V10 your a fucking sap

[@prozacfish]

+MetusBatman V10 That comment opens the door to multiple criticisms. However, for the sake of brevity, the bottom line is this: you're a complete douche. Give yourself a hard look in the mirror and reevaluate your life priorities.Come on back when you've reached a conclusion.

[@pavlovdogs1178]

+Robert Cheung Agreed sir.

[@aislingl7460]

Thank you for liking our culture and language 😊

[@MakeDixieGreatAgain]

The culture dies when the language dies--the people die when their culture dies. God Bless the Irish.

[@mairinw2990]

There's an Irish proverb that basically means what you've just said , " tír gan teanga, tír gan anam" - country with out it's language, is a country without is spirit/name.

[@CopperBeech777]

Another Irish proverb is "Ní Tír gan Teanga" - Without its language, there is no Country/Nation

[@Paraclef]

We are, from the inside, our nature is not the culture or our language, but our blood and flesh.... Would the Celtic culture be alive if if only africans or middle eastern could speak it ? OUR BLOOD IS LINKED TO OUR LANDS, OUR EARTH. FROM ALL THE EUROPE TO SIBERIA. Acknowledge YOUR RACE !!!!!!

[@TampaJohn]

I’m so very proud to be Irish. I hope to make it over there again soon. It’s definitely God’s country.

[@kratospchbus7625]

Their culture dies when their people die*

[@martineduffy4353]

Played at my son Séanna's funeral. Passed when he was, 19, killed by a lorry

[@markmullen1852]

RIP young man. Very sorry for your loss.

[@unvaxxedirishpureblood6102]

😢

[@ryaku5]

May God grant him peace. Next time I'm at a pub, I'll drink an ale in his honor.

[@noamfinnegan8663]

He has risen where our mortal bodies will never tread and the God of all takes him for his bed. In the days of sorrow we all have yet to face, rest assured he lives within his grace. And as you awake you'll flourish in the breathtaking-awe of all that you both touched, loved and saw ☘️💚

[@MrWatchyourtoes]

Beautiful name, bed of heaven to him.

[@prithwishbose7832]

Couldn't understand a word but touched my soul. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@alexismakotczenko789]

X2

[@Ghost-qh3xy]

He talking about a galent hero

[@Ghost-qh3xy]

@Alfonso Hernandez what in the world are you talking about? All i said what the guy was singing

[@Ghost-qh3xy]

@Alfonso Hernandez ahh ok

[@asthasingh48]

For real 💕✨

[@islaadele1212]

Irish girl far from home. Crying like a damn baby. Lovely work, folks.

[@k2thepeak]

Now this is what it’s all about. Beautiful sentiment. It is a stellar performance.

[@philruane5910]

This is one of the lucky reasons Irish culture is never far awy

[@armauploads1034]

"Irish girl far from home. Crying like a damn baby. " - Me too! I'm based in Germany. And I'm not even Irish.

[@BabeDogGsD]

@@armauploads1034same here. Im German, born in America.

[@mr.fahrenheit6054]

An Indonesian here. We are a country with thousands upon thousands of ethnicity; mine is Tonsea that originated around North Minahasa region from North Sulawesi province. It is truly a sad reality that there so little people left that can spoke my forefathers dialect; my father is one of them. There's so little effort from either provincial government and my generation to preserve what is essentially our pride and identity. I had started to learn, understand and speak Tonsea's dialect from my father and his colleague and will try to use it when having a conversation with elderly and those at my father's birthplace. Hope the best for every single culture preservation out there. Don't let global advancements made us forget who we really were and where we belong. Cheers

[@vindolanda6974]

Good on you!

[@frost.0707]

Make it a tradition. Teach them to ur children. Dont let tradition n culture die.

[@doniehurley7634]

@@frost.0707 could not agree more

[@thepiousskull]

Well said, friend. I wish you the best in reclaiming and continuing your ethnic heritage and traditions in spite of the homogenizing and atomizing effects of globalization. As a Swede, I intend to do the same :)

[@deeohgee4574]

Here in Hawaii our language is again being taught and our cultural heritage is gradually reviving...you can do the same!

[@silassempra8472]

The voices of Ireland bring tears to my eyes, courage to my heart and strength to my spirit. Long live sacred Ireland 🇮🇪

[@senju31]

I'm Jamaican and this is lit. I'd pay for this music.

[@raudi42]

you can. buy the cd/mp3

[@sadhbhmurphy4700]

do you not know how they treat the Irish indentured servants over there? 😂

[@Declan_Moriarty]

Jamaican culture has Irish influence

[@krystanellis6489]

I Jamaican, seconds that!!!

[@senju31]

@J Kelly Bruh, are you serious?

[@ANNEKE1999]

As a German woman who spent 3 months in Irland I want to learn this language. Ireland is the most beautiful country in the world with the kindest people and such a beautiful landscape.

[@matthiasscheik1828]

Absolut! Für mich hat schon eine Woche ausgereicht, um mich vollkommen in das Land zu verlieben. ^^

[@ANNEKE1999]

@@matthiasscheik1828 Das glaube ich sofort! *-*

[@ianbrady1525]

Thank you for your lovely comments. You are most welcome, always.

[@ajaykustomer6639]

Amen!

[@AndyB1286]

Flake2005 If you want to learn Gaelic, then my advice is to do it 😀 Both Irish and Scottish Gaelic are beautiful languages that are in need of as many speakers as possible, as well as community-based revival. I’ve been learning Scottish Gaelic for six months now, it’s a tough language to learn but I’m getting stronger at it, bit by bit. Suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig! 😁👍🏼🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@fuwahen]

I'm Japanese. I'm crying because this song so beautiful and I love love, love this...

[@SuperTabitha17]

叶愛 I’m Korean, Native American with ancestors from Ireland as well. Definitely have tears even though I don’t know the words. 💜

[@goprojoe8943]

Thank you, I'm American and also see the beauty

[@robertm6762]

Seeing people from all over enjoy my people’s history worms my heart, thank you

[@jamesc5111]

叶愛 💩💩💩That means you’re sensitive shit

[@sandothemando8924]

That's beautiful. I'm Australian and I feel a strong connection to this Irish folk music, in part because the struggle of Indigenous Australians from colonialism has many echos to the struggles of Irish people both in Australia and the Irish diaspora. I also believe that Australia needs to make a strong, conscious effort to preserve our many Indigenous cultures, tribes and languages to make sure they live on and survive. Is it true that Japan has some Indigenous groups as well?

[@ljss6805]

Irish: please do not lose your language. I'm Mexican and my grandmother's indigenous language has all but been lost and we cannot recover it anymore. It is lost to the world. Please do not allow Gaelic to suffer the same fate.

[@12bigredd]

unfortunatley so have many of our old dialects but there are 4 versions of irish still spoken... not by many but there are still a few learning and speaking......... and we still remember and know of San Patricio Brigade.............

[@ljss6805]

@@12bigredd Heck yeah! Mexico loves Ireland forever.

[@petergibson2318]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-9pXl9Zt2UjdE

[@timdavis9329]

I'm Irish, live in Texas, love the Mexicans . They have a Celtic soul

[@ljss6805]

@@timdavis9329 I keep saying Irish are just Mexicans lost in the North Atlantic!

[@duchessdulcematamorobourge1909]

Our language is ours and we will never lose it. It’s our us, our essence, love and clan. Gra!

[@browningmaxus5360]

I wish that was true but if you want to learn it few places teach it

[@ithilliongaming8980]

I may be American by birth but I’m Irish by heritage and to you I say Erin Go Bragh

[@Rhoadie1]

@@ithilliongaming8980 Know that I love you all.

[@JD-vt3gb]

Well put 😊

[@randallteagancaudle5308]

@@ithilliongaming8980 I, too, am American by birth and was blessed by being around my great-gram (1st generation American from Ireland) the first six years of my life (she passed when I was 13.) I had learned so much from her (except Gaeilge, that was later.) BTW, it's Éire go Bragh.

[@TomClarke1995]

More people want Ireland to preserve their language than there are those willing to preserve it. Play a part, folks.

[@ifonlyicouldstop]

Tá mo mhac féin ag dul go dí bunscoil lán gaeilge (cosúil loimsa nuair a bhí mé óg) anois...agus an bhliain seo chugainn beidh sé ag dul do and meanscoil lán gaeilge freisin.

[@snowflakeflims]

Thomas Scott Im an American with Irish ancestry and I'm learning it to help preserve it.

[@ifonlyicouldstop]

@@snowflakeflims Maith an Buichaill

[@DSAlthaus]

What resources are there for those who wish to learn the language? My mother was Irish.

[@ifonlyicouldstop]

@@DSAlthaus try Duolingo, it's a good place to start for conversational Irish...my son still likes to use it and he has attended an All-Irish primary school. Alternatively, if youre looking for scholastic material then try looking for books from Collins, which are an irish publisher. They should be available on-line.

[@MarcellusGrey]

This video has more hits than the population of Ireland.

[@cultofmalgus1310]

c'mon Ireland. Make babies damn it!

[@machtharry]

Thats because i watched it a couple million times and im german.

[@MilesTraveler]

The Irish spread all over the world when they were persecuted at home. A good portion of people are of Irish descent and feel it in their blood.

[@d-pool7967]

MarcellusGrey totally

[@P.willow]

That's a brilliant comment . And some how quite true.

[@stianaasland9740]

Norwegian, part Sami, I love the celtic languages and I pray they never dissappear from this world.

[@kennethmoles4643]

I agree with you and also feel the same for your family's Sami heritage and language. I've tried to learn as much of the languages of my ancestors. Their lives and struggles are my greatest inheritance.

[@haidrim5437]

Finn here, Sami roots, I agree and same for you. Languages should be preserved and encouraged ❤️

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

They won't, God preserves them. ❤

[@voodoohamster86]

"I had no idea what those Irish people were singing about. The truth is, I don't wanna know. Some things are best left unsaid. I like to think they were singing about something so beautiful it can't be expressed in words, and makes your heart ache because of it." Love from a fellow Irishman who now wants to learn Gaelic properly.

[@WayneimusPrime]

From memory the song is about the bonny prince in Scotland, it's a lament as he lost in the battle of Culloden. Basically the jacobites were Catholics rising up against a protestant throne and they had won many battles in Scotland and a few Skirmishes in the north of England. Eventually the crown retaliated and decimated them in Culloden. The song was written as a lament as the jacobites also sympathized with what was happening at the same time in Ireland. The song is derived from the poem of the same name (Mo Ghile Mear) by Seán Clárach Mac Domnhal, the man was one of the last of the Mague poets who used to meet in secret in Croom Co Limerick I believe along the banks of the Mague River (which runs by the town). You can visit Sean Clarach's grave in Charleville Co Cork, he was raised and buried here in the town. EDIT: I'm recalling this from memory so heavily paraphrasing and likely mixing up or ommited many many key details.

[@jamesoneill3922]

That’s exactly what they are singing about. Happy to translate for you if you need.

[@gollum19671967]

@@alankilen6646 yes, I'm Scottish

[@gollum19671967]

@@WayneimusPrime Actually, the Jacobites were more successful than that. They almost reached London. King George was getting a ship ready to sail. It was internal fighting that was their downfall and they turned back North.

[@louisedolan2384]

Very true. Zihuatanejo Mexico

[@anakeveney7186]

I read the translation of this and started crying. My late husband (who gave me this name) was the gallant hero who did battle with cancer for six months, fought to live long enough to see his grandson be born, and he did it. Thank you for this.

[@carlosquintela2950]

I am sorry for your loss, ma'am

[@anakeveney7186]

@@carlosquintela2950I just saw this. Thank you, sir. Brian John Keveney, 4th generation Irish-American descendant of Michael Keveney of Sligo Town, now has two grandsons who carry his surname, Eamonn William and Ronan Oliver. They are his victory.

[@missiavu]

As a Corsican, I feel a very deep sympathy for the Irish people.

[@chance9512]

Descendant in distant lands. Please keep singing my mother's mother's mother's tongue. I can't understand a lick of it but that's on me. Doesn't change the peace it brings me. Bless the singers and the culture and the resistance.

[@MrMollypockets]

Thanks, from a Derry lad (Derry is one of the six occupied counties in the north, still fighting the long fight)

[@Foreignreporter]

A land without a language is a land without a soul

[@LaimaAndGiltine]

Exactly

[@FrancescoZanichelli]

Come on Irish: rediscover your faith after the disastrous referendums of 2015 and 2018. Read Chesterton, a great lover of Ireland and defender of faith, family and freedom. "The test could best be made by the introduction of some of the new abnormal laws already threatening the world in the name of science. Suppose something of the type of Compulsory Sterilisation or Compulsory Contraception really stalks through the modern State, leading the march of human progress through abortion to infanticide. If the heathens in North Germany received it, they would accept it with howls of barbaric joy, as one of the sacred commands of the Race Religion; the proceedings very probably terminating (by that time) with a little human sacrifice. If the English received it, they would accept it as law-abiding citizens; that is, as something between well-trained servants and bewildered children. There is a great difference; but not so great as the certainty that the Irish would not accept it at all." (G.K. Chesterton, The well and the shallows). All humanity needs a resurrection of Ireland. Perhaps it has already begun: referendum 2024 and protests against the invasion of illegal immigrants. God help us.

[@belzebul]

NEVER lose your roots and traditions...this is beautiful.

[@ksmurphy151]

Unfortunately Europe is being overrun...her tribes are being lost.

[@Alekxos]

@Kevin Murpy So true, and no one seems to want to acknowledge it! Saying anything in support of Caucasian culture and traditions seems to be considered 'racist' these days. Ironically, it is those who say it is racist that are the real racists...

[@Alekxos]

When I went to downtown Brussels (capital of the E.U.), I saw barely a single Belgian person and the streets, trees, and fountains were overrun with trash, debris, and rotting food.

[@mH8675309]

Not in Ireland - many there are nationalists and it shows. We were there last year and it was refreshing to see a country that can still keep their identity and culture without worrying if they're offending people that are different that are not from Ireland. Long live Ireland!

[@MyPandaLuva]

Culture can be preserved through means other than preventing change. In fact, culturing is always changing as time progresses, and it is natural. Instead or resisting change though means such as preventing immigration and promoting xenophobia, your culture can be saved though means such as encouraging assimilation and teaching foreigners who move into your country your values and traditions so that they too can take pride in the essence of your country. And who knows, maybe they'll teach you things from their culture that will create an even more beautiful new traditions that you would never have been able to imagine. We keep records of history so we can remember and learn from our past, but we shouldn't try to prevent learning in the future too. Diversity is nothing to fear and more importantly, it doesn't mean we forget our roots either.

[@bds8715]

*Full Lyrics:* Sé mo laoch mo Ghile mear, Sé mo Shaesar, ghile mear, Ní fhuaras féin aon tsuan ná séan, Ó chuaigh i gcéin mo ghile mear. Bímse buan ar buairt gach ló, Ag caoi go crua is’ tuar na ndeor, Mar scaoileadh uaim an buachaill beo, Is ná ríomhtar tuairisc uaidh mo bhrón. Ní haoibhinn cuach ba suairc ar neoin, Táid fíorchoin uasal ar uatha sport, Táid saoite suaite i mbuairt i s’ mbrón, Ó scaoileadh uaim an buachaill beo. Is cosúil é le hAonghus Óg, Le Lughaidh Mac Chéin na mbéimeann mór, Le Cú Raoi, ardmhac Dáire an óir, Taoiseach Éireann tréan ar tóir. Le Conall Cearnach bhearnadh poirt, Le Fearghas fiúntach fionn Mac Róigh, Le Conchubar cáidhmhac Náis na nós, Taoiseach aoibhinn Chraoibhe an cheoil.

[@22RedEyeJedi22]

thank you!

[@stefanobasso1532]

Thanks pal

[@ashleycd8500]

Go raibh maith agat!

[@JacquesMare]

I know it's an Indo-European language, and usually I'm good at spotting cognates across the many European languages, but this language is just so incomprehensible, it fascinates me endlessly.

[@3bydacreekside]

@@JacquesMare it is supposed to be a language that is seldom written and mostly spoken and only the important are wrote down, might explain a part of the mix up.

[@t.hirosue5931]

Im Japanese, went to junior high school and high school in Germany, and had a teacher from Ireland. He was so nice to me, and told me how difficult it is to live in a different place, and also how meaningful it is. Someday I really want to see the land where such a wonderful person was born in. And thank you KZbin for bringing me here.

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

I was in your Lovely Country in 2002 for the Football World cup That was in Japan and S Korea held as joint Host we had a Brilliant time and Football was just as good we lost to Spain in S Korea in a Penalty shootout.

[@noelpucarua2843]

@@djbillybopdjbillybop2817 The song is about loss, but not a football loss. Mind you, the English must have lots of songs about losing penalty shootouts.

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

@@noelpucarua2843 I was talking to T. Hirosue Post he is from Japan I was saying I was in Japan and Soth Korea in 2002 for the World Cup. Also, I know what the song is about I have played it many times on my Radio with Sting singing it and others. Noel where are you From me I am from Clonmel.

[@noelpucarua2843]

@@djbillybopdjbillybop2817 I'm a long way from Tipperary.

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

@@noelpucarua2843 So where are you from France.

[@MaryRuggiero-ex5hn]

The sheer joy in their voices and on their faces makes anyone watching feel the happiness as well.

[@silvampeer8436]

I'm native American and learning other languages and I stumbled upon this beautiful music.

[@Tronpool99]

that's funny, I'm irish and I recently stumbled across a native language, Navajo, and was enthralled by it.

[@jenniferelyse5134]

I am Welsh, Scottish, African and First Nations, and I don’t know about you, but to me there is something so universal in both Native American spiritualism and Gaelic songs that evoke so much passion. The languages are different but when the drums are going it doesn’t matter because we become one.

[@brooklynramona]

@@jenniferelyse5134 I can relate and agree with this big time. I’m Métis, Irish, Scottish, and french. And I’m extremely connected to my irish and indigenous faith and spirituality. The drums in this made me emotional because I had the same thoughts you did ❤️

[@jenniferelyse5134]

@@brooklynramona whenever I’m observing a pow wow I always find I feel the same way. Incredibly connected to the earth in almost war chants, but is not, it’s something more powerful. It’s as though the earth is singing. Being barefoot on the ground is just perfection. thank you for sharing that with me ❤️

[@silvampeer8436]

@@Tronpool99 That's cool. I wish I knew Navajo language. 😔

[@melvinbarnesjr.8222]

I'm a black man in America learning Irish. Please don't let your beautiful language go. 😢😭

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

@Republican 50 cal Yeah sorry, I'm English, and I'm sorry.

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

@Republican 50 cal I don't need to spare anyone anything, but you're right, I don't need to say sorry. It was nothing to do with me. I can't make a change. I only meant, I hope things change, for the sake of England as well as Northern Ireland and Scotland too.

[@paullooney2522]

@Republican 50 cal AS long as the globalists dont beat us,which I consider,Irelands greatest threat at present.

[@ifonlyicouldstop]

@Republican 50 cal jesus Dude! Unless you have some proof that she's personally organising Marches then i'd dial it back several notches.

[@ifonlyicouldstop]

@Republican 50 cal salt

[@markduffield8110]

God bless the Irish and your continued struggle for freedom thank you for helping out the Native Americans in the US who have also struggle for freedom love you

[@johnoconnor4623]

We remember what they did for us in 1847 when they sent 170 dollars, we thank them for their generosity then and just hope that we can help a little now.

[@aoifemulligan8068]

BIPOC deserve our support, and we all owe our existence to them for their help while the Irish were oppressed. Now it’s our job to support them and help them end their oppression.✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@galitm1]

I love this

[@moyaholland852]

I hope that some day soon a Native American will be President of their own country.

[@che9200]

@feelings Are Not Arguments sad guy

[@crispycruiser4654]

I am an American of Irish background. My grandfather spent his toddlerhood in Claremorris, County Mayo. He landed in Brooklyn in 1933 at the age of 6. He went back to Ireland every summer until his final years. In 2018, at the age of 91 years young, he went over there as per usual and in June, I met him there in a town in the north called Banbridge and had a quick lunch with him before going back to Dublin. That was the last time I ever saw him. He died in April 2020 and I fell on poor health myself. It's unlikely I'll ever be back to Ireland. That trip means everything to me now. My Dad, his son, never made it to Ireland but was very proud of being Irish. Green and fighting Irish everywhere, bouncing his knee to Irish jigs day and night (he liked his American beer though, sorry fellas). I lost him in 2014. It was his dream to get to Ireland and I think he would've been proud that his father and son were there together in his absence. I also made the uncomfortable and rocky bus trip to the Cliffs of Moher. Nearly 8 hours round trip on an uncomfortable, crowded bus with no bathroom through the countryside. But it was a familial rite of passage for me. Something I had to do by myself to see where they saw when they looked out at America. It is still the most beautiful piece of nature I've ever seen and all I could think of is if I swim long enough I'll be back home in New York. I only had 5 days in Ireland but will cherish it for the rest of my life. I know there's a lot of ribbing about us Yanks, but I love to my Irish brothers and sisters all the way from Florida where I now reside. Ireland has carved out a large piece of my heart.

[@concettaworkman5895]

Lovely, thank you for your story. Eire, Atlantis.

[@bas-tn3um]

but did you kiss the stone and get the gift of gab.

[@chloe.n6042]

My grandfather also grew up in county mayo as an Irish farmer he had a rough childhood and hasn’t visited since coming to Canada when he was 20. He has been talking about finally visiting now that he’s 80 and I think his end is near and he knows it. I might try to convince him on a trip if I go with him he would feel More interested I think.

[@crispycruiser4654]

@@chloe.n6042 Always the same story from that generation, isn't it? They just put their heads down, worked as hard as they could, and never complained and sacrificed everything for their family. If you think the end is near but he still has the strength to do the trip, do it, and go with him. It's been 10 years since my dad died, 4 years since my grandfather died, and 6 years since I took the trip to Ireland to meet my grandfather. My grandfather and his wife took me to the restaurant in Banbridge they went on their first date on forty years prior. I will never forget the sense of pride and joy that I know my father would've felt. had he known that his father and his son made it there, together, when he couldn't. Go and see your ancestral home and report back to me how it goes.

[@Cez-fg4is]

From France, please, never lost your heritage, proud irish folk... you'll be forever welcome in france

[@ritanassif918]

*loose

[@Cez-fg4is]

@@ritanassif918 i am désolé teacher 😂😅

[@SuperCarottesRapees]

@@ritanassif918 lose* actually...

[@thomasfox381]

Love France 🇫🇷 forever

[@sl_721]

🇮🇪❤️🇫🇷

[@stuckmannen3876]

Its okay to love your land. And to love your heritage. And to love your nationality. And to love your people. No matter where you are from.

[@paullooney2522]

Correct but globalists would,try to tell you otherwise.

[@LambentIchor]

@@paullooney2522 Globalists?! Why can't we enjoy our cultural heritage without toxic racist fantasists high-jacking it.

[@paullooney2522]

@@LambentIchor can you explain toxic racist fantasists to me?

[@LambentIchor]

@@paullooney2522 ​ Globalist is a dog-whistle for a type of conspiracy theory popular with the far-right. Very often with people of a Jewish background like George Soros being top of the list. I keep seeing the same bullshit every time I try to enjoy some Irish language content on KZbin. People come out with the white genocide shit/ replacement shit and telling Irish people not to lose their culture. Perhaps you're not on that bandwagon, but in that case you're sorely ignorant about the baggage of that word. If you had very valid concerns about neo-liberal capitalism then that is what you could call it. But you pop in under a comment about it being okay to love your country, etc and come out with that. It's a call and response between racists all the time. The "I don't hate foreigners, I just love my own." framing.

[@JulesThePsion]

True, I suppose. Some cultures are just a little bit more, shall we say, "easier to love" than others. 😏👌

[@angelicaluce3230]

I don't understand A WORD of what they're singing - but my HEART is swelling to breaking and tears are filling my eyes.

[@typacsk]

Most of it runs along the lines of "Come home soon, my dear boy"--it's about Prince Charles Stuart, who made a (failed) bid for the British throne in the 1700s. (Edit: "Culloden's Harvest" by Deanta is a song about how that story ended.)

[@vicky1732]

If you don't understand any of the song and the meaning,you can investigate more about it 😊

[@oodleflip]

Lyrics in english if anyone is intrested He's my champion my Gallant Darling, He's my Caesar, a Gallant Darling, I've found neither rest nor fortune Since my Gallant Darling went far away. Once I was gentle maiden, But now I'm a spent, worn-out widow, My consort strongly plowing the waves, Over the hills and far away. Every day I'm constantly enduring grief, Weeping bitterly and shedding tears, Because my lively lad has left me And no news is told of him - alas. The cuckoo doesn't sing cheerfully after noon, And the sound of hounds isn't heard in the nut-tree woods, Nor a summer morning in a misty glen Since my my lively boy went away from me. Gallant Darling for a while under sorrow, And Ireland completely under black cloaks; I have found neither rest nor fortune Since my Gallant Darling went far away

[@straywolf77]

Because its in your blood.

[@joekunedo]

@@vicky1732 no shit genius. Way to point out the obvious.

[@Rhuarc1]

I've been learning to speak Irish, as an Appalachian American, and I come back periodically come back to see how much i understand. I'm excited when I recognize a new word.

[@timo72455]

I am an African American learning Irish Gaelic, I have to say that I love it. It’s a really beautiful language, Scottish as well. Beautiful and also rhythmic.

[@gaetaboss_mattj3047]

thats sick man good luck!

[@JR-bj3uf]

@@TheWrensHouse Why be angry with the ghost of the past?

[@browningmaxus5360]

@@TheWrensHouse not all the Scottish fought for the English

[@daithideburca98]

@Liam Connington the european union has helped ireland more in 50 years than the united kingdom did in 800

[@forbesmag1271]

Please learn proper American English first, homie.

[@michaelojeda8338]

Irish Gaelic is not a language, it is magic, majesty, and the powerful essence of thousands of years expressed in word and song. I am of a conquered ethnicity (Mexican) with an erased history and language. May the Irish Gaelic culture live on forever. May it never wane with the comming of every new year.🇮🇪🍀💚

[@armymoo3278]

Unfortunately it is said that Irish will eventually be a minority in Ireland and the language will eventually die. It's so sad😭. I'm Irish btw

[@katinss9983]

@@armymoo3278 thats not true dear! The language and culture is maintained by seanachai or tradition keepers in the gaeltacht regions in Ireland, particularly alive in Glencolmcille , West Donegal. I take it you are from Dublin?

[@armymoo3278]

@@katinss9983 *relief* , thanks! And no, I'm from the Midlands. I did go to the gaeltacht before tho.

[@katinss9983]

@@armymoo3278 The Midlands have a beautiful culture of sharing stories through traditional song.

[@armymoo3278]

@@katinss9983 💖

[@DreDrexler]

That was beautiful! Wow.

[@guy-wb4gr]

Dre Drexler what the fuck are you doing here?

[@rxannehara9992]

@@guy-wb4gr i had to do a double take

[@momocoloured1675]

Is this on your morning routine playlist?

[@nicolasbruno829]

Wait YOU WERE HERE ALL ALONG?

[@hansolo631]

Uhh, not a single non-white in the room. Disgusting. Can't wait until Europe is completely finished off and replaced with ACTUAL culture, not this racist barbarism.

[@charlottekinniburgh6896]

Mark Water's diction is so good, that the opening lines he sings will help Irish learners all over the world pronounce each Irish word in them correctly! I applaud his complete lack of showboating and his failure to over-embroider a tune, as well. What an outstanding group achievement!

[@XxC0dProsxX]

When I listen to this I think of a group of people that's went through many hardships but are still happy and get on with it. I love this music.

[@HannesFury]

it nice

[@slappy8941]

Renee That's the history of Ireland.

[@MindCode86]

Renee shut up

[@MindCode86]

Kathryn Mellor sorry, had a bad mood

[@crawler6019]

Irish history in a sense.

[@ericyanikov]

What a beautiful and melodic language. Salute from Russia.

[@4exgold]

i love Russian folk music and dance too....so beautiful.

[@narmandanail8137]

Salute from over the world, nation wide are related through similarity songs and music

[@jasperodonnell1789]

I'm an Irish Māori born in New Zealand - when I listen to this it almost feels like I'm touching a part of my ancestry even though I've never been to Ireland. So beautiful.

[@alankilen6646]

Brother.

[@eoinryan103]

2nd brother plus my cousins

[@atemephii]

I’m just thinking of how cool it’d be to hear a traditional song from those two cause to me Māori singing is so gutteral while Irish is melodic (idk how to describe it better, idk the right music terms to describe it) but man it’d be so wonderful to listen to I bet.

[@maskellmaolseachlainn6347]

Jasper O'Donnell - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKu7pKqldrqcZrc

[@hammiehammie7935]

lol, when asked who do you choose?

[@mneumann966]

I hope Ireland can keep Ireland. May God be with you......

[@dirkschulz5493]

Wunderbar! Ein Fest für die Ohren und die Seele ...

[@UCDPerformingGroups]

+Dirk Schulz Danke!

[@georgvosen8826]

+Dirk Schulz Ich hätte keinen anderen Ausdruck, das ist einfach nur überwältigend schön.

[@BTrapsie]

+UCD Choral Scholars Es ist wirklich sehr schön. Wenn du magst möchte ich dir gern eine Playlists vorstellen: "Faust oder Hand zum Gruß?" Gottes Schutz und Segen wünsch ich dir, im HERRN verbunden, Birgit

[@lostmorny1333]

Indeed!

[@brennan8997]

Birgit Nachtigall cárt

[@perjrgensen8280]

Respect to all The Irish people.. Amazing people and country.. Greetings from Denmark.

[@Daniel-vj9oq]

Beannachtaí! Greetings from Ireland. 🇮🇪🇩🇰

[@LukeLovesRose]

You're our distant cousins of the tribe of Dan

[@maurabattersby3370]

Thank you.And return greetings to you.

[@maxg1422]

From Mexico, this was beautiful lots of love, specially to your forefathers that fought in our land against invasion, our gallant heroes the saint patrick's battalion. Ering Go Bragh! Viva Irlanda!

[@Bimagragaireacht]

Libertad para Mexico ó hEirean

[@Bimagragaireacht]

@Liam Connington it's not about Catholic or Protestant, Wolfe tone himself was a protestant, it's about fighting colonialism and freedom, always was, look into what our people fought for in Argentina, or on the American side against the south with the fighting sixty ninth

[@camotzin]

Mexico and Ireland are brother countries. I love Irish history, Irish music and would love to meet and talk to people from Ireland. Best regards from Mexico City

[@camotzin]

I read the novel TRINITY; I watched the movie MICHAEL COLLINS both of them many times and know them by heart and I have tons of favorites of Irish music. Love from Mexico to the brave Irish people.... as it is put in the song Admiral Brown... the Irish always prove to be a loyal crew

[@camotzin]

Of course, after that, I've read quite a bit about Irish history... I admire you very much because you had it really hard for a long time and today Ireland is great. Will visit one day.

[@Nielsfest]

I don't know why but my daughter died a couple of months ago and I stumbled across this video it just brought tears to my eyes. Even though we didn't know this song it feels like this has always been a part of me. It's like the song of the life that wasn't meant to be. The powerful person she could've become. The love she could've received and given. The unwalked path. Even when I write this I can't help but feel connected on a very deep level to my fellow humans. For all the bad things we do to each other and to our environment, we are one damn of romantic, stoic and fantastic species.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

❤‍🩹

[@UndoEverything]

It is impossible to overcome the grief of separation. I can feel what you are going through. Only courage and memories can help. 😿

[@jamessullivan1227]

God be with you and your family during this terrible time. I could not imagine the grief of losing my daughter.

[@Nielsfest]

@@jamessullivan1227 I don't believe in a God let alone one that allows children to die but I appreciate the sentiment.

[@concettaworkman5895]

We are wonderful. Don't let the media taint you. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my daughter to the Marxists. You are an Aryan.

[@UCDPerformingGroups]

MO GHILLE MEAR Written by the eighteenth-century poet Seán Clárach Mac Dómhnaill, Mo Ghille Mear is a traditional allegorical song - similar to the Gaelic poetic form of the Aisling - in which the poet laments the departure of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie). As is customary, the poetic text portrays the land in decline in his absence. The drum used in this recording is the Irish single-headed frame drum, the bodhrán. TEXT and TRANSLATION IRISH Curfá ’Sé mo laoch mo ghille mear ’Sé mo Shaesar, ghille mear, Ní fhuaras féin aon tsuan ná séan, Ó chuaigh i gcéin mo ghille mear. Bímse buan ar buairt gach ló, Ag caoi go crua is ag tuar na ndeor Mar scaoileadh uaim an buachaill beo Is ná ríomhtar tuairisc uaidh, mo bhrón. Curfá Ní haoibhinn cuach ba suairc ar neoin Táid fíorchoin uasal ar uaithne sport Táid saoite suaite i mbuairt ’s i mbrón Ó scaoileadh uaim an buachaill beo Curfá Is cosúil é le hAonghus Óg, Le Lughaidh Mac Chéin na mbéimeann mór, Le Cú Raoi, ardmhac Dáire an óir, Taoiseach Éireann tréan ar tóir. Curfá Le Conall Cearnach bhearnadh poirt, Le Fearghas fiúntach fionn Mac Róigh Le Conchubhar cáidhmhac Náis na nós, Taoiseach aoibhinn Chraoibhe an cheoil. Curfá ENGLISH Chorus My dashing darling is my hero My dashing darling is my Caesar I have had neither sleep nor good fortune Since my dashing darling went far away I am perpetually worried every day Wailing heavily and shedding tears Since my lively boy was released from me And there is no word of him, alas Chorus The pleasure of the cheerful cuckoo at noon is gone The affable nobility are not bothered with sport The learned and the cultured are worried and sad Since the lively lad was taken from me Chorus He is like Young Aonghus Like Lughaidh Mac Chéin of the great blows Like Cú Raoi, great son of Dáire of the gold Leader of Éire strong in pursuit Chorus Like Conall Cearnach who breached defences Like worthy fair haired Feargas Mac Róigh Like Conchubhar venerable son of Nás of the tradition The pleasant chieftain of the musical [Fenian] Branch Chorus

[@TheZombieman87]

+UCD Choral Scholars And here I thought that Spanish was a hard language to learn. Holy molly! :)

[@Daangalf]

+UCD Choral Scholars This is the most beautiful version I've heard! You stir my heart deeply... I cry everytime I hear this... And I just discovered this a few hours ago! I love Ireland :) Thank You so much!

[@ToxikDouche]

+UCD Choral Scholars This is just...incredible. There just isn't any other word for it.

[@Daangalf]

I totally agree... Leaves me speechless from the first minute... And when the bodhran kicks in... My Gosh!

[@jtm274]

Is Maith liom an 'Mo Ghille Mear'. Tá sé Ánath Mhaith!

[@jagjitdusanjh8356]

I'm a British man of Indian extraction living in England. I speak English and a bit of Punjabi. Irish Gaelic might as well be as far away as Swahili or Australian Aborigine or any other language I cannot speak a word of. But this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my life.

[@Skiamakhos]

That's interesting - I heard a story about Welsh Guards in India, that spoke Welsh (another Celtic language), that they were able to understand & be understood by Brahmin priests who understood Sanskrit, that the two languages were closely enough related (via Indo-European) that they were able to figure out what each other meant. Totally apocryphal story - I got it from an old Welshman who'd served in the army but many many years after we quit India, so it may be something of a military "urban legend".

[@oodleflip]

Lyrics in english if anyone is intrested He's my champion my Gallant Darling, He's my Caesar, a Gallant Darling, I've found neither rest nor fortune Since my Gallant Darling went far away. Once I was gentle maiden, But now I'm a spent, worn-out widow, My consort strongly plowing the waves, Over the hills and far away. Every day I'm constantly enduring grief, Weeping bitterly and shedding tears, Because my lively lad has left me And no news is told of him - alas. The cuckoo doesn't sing cheerfully after noon, And the sound of hounds isn't heard in the nut-tree woods, Nor a summer morning in a misty glen Since my my lively boy went away from me. Gallant Darling for a while under sorrow, And Ireland completely under black cloaks; I have found neither rest nor fortune Since my Gallant Darling went far away

[@jagjitdusanjh8356]

@@Skiamakhos that surprises me greatly, welsh and hindi are from the same family of languages but I've heard both welsh and ye olde hindi-ee spoken and they dont sound anything like each other, I think I agree that the story is probably apocryphal

[@Skiamakhos]

@@jagjitdusanjh8356 yeah, you're probably right. I daresay it was probably some monoglot English officer looking at these Welsh soldiers who already spoke 2 languages & these Indian guys who probably spoke a few different languages themselves & wondering at how quickly they were able to arrive at some basic understanding of each other's speech & gestures. I think the more languages you speak, the easier it is generally to acquire the basics of another language, because there are always certain things to look out for - notice how Duolingo's first few lessons are always the same - Man, woman, boy, girl, basic items of food, water etc; to go, to be, to have, and all that.

[@irishmorgc9493]

You want to learn Irish buddy your half way there. You know if you want to do it come to Ireland and learn it . Or watch an Ireland channel its a a great way to start look up TG4 on KZbin

[@SimonBannow]

as a Germanic language speaker this is absolutely beautiful ! Don't give up on the Gaelic language!

[@narmandanail8137]

Just put this in fact as seems, well demos harcolaaz

[@Stargazer80able]

That class is classic. What a sound, What a delivery. Cherish it forever and be proud,, be proud of the tens of millions of wiews. Hard to beat. Voices and faces that can not be replicated.

[@TibGabinius]

In singing, drinking and war you want an irish by your side. Let's pray for better times to come and best wishes to those great singers. Thanks for this video.

[@tmlafrance]

aye, lad, and we'll be there

[@taggartlawfirm]

Maybe once, now it’s just singing and drinking.... the wild geese no longer fly.

[@taggartlawfirm]

Much the same in Scotland, we will never again see the like, that stood against proud Edwards army and sent him homeward ... 😢

[@bradmcgovern954]

Let's sing and drink and leave war to other bastards

[@SnagKP]

Singing and drinking, sure, but when it comes to war it's the vietnamese you want on your side. Everybody who knows anything about fighting knows that.

[@christopherbonnar9047]

As a proud Scot with Irish grandparents, I wish I could speak the tongue of either of the Gaelic nations. It always sounds amazing.

[@luuk341]

Start learning friend!

[@SamuelLavoie]

Never too late mate. Be bilingual, it’s amazing for your brain.

[@williamjordan5554]

Either? What about Wales?

[@Halloyaw11]

@@williamjordan5554 Wales is Celtic, but it ain't Gaelic.

[@williamjordan5554]

@@Halloyaw11 they all spoke languages from the Celtic branch of the anti-European language tree. The Celtic branch is the only existing branch that's on the verge of extinction. Gauls, Gaels, Celts, etc. They are all part of the branch.

[@markmullen9919]

No song has EVER stirred my emotions such as this. Every single time I listen to this, it brings tears of joy and pride to my eyes. I am very proud to be Irish. Never been to Ireland but this song literally makes me swell with Irish pride.

[@twiztidmomma22]

Well said, I feel the same. American first, Irish forever 😁

[@AndrewTateOfficial]

H3H3Productions

[@EmperorNero]

I would say, slave songs can, but part is because they are blends of Irish folk like this the vocal melody of pain.

[@markmullen9919]

@@pbmltd9023 Well the Irish made it sound way better than any English could've.

[@connorgagnon603]

I love this song, take a listen to “The Stable Song” Gregory Alan Isakov and the Colorado Symphony. That one will get ya too

[@fencius]

I'm an American whose ancestors are all Irish (or at least all that I know of going back three generations). I've only been to Ireland once, and I don't speak Irish. There's something hauntingly beautiful, and also profoundly sad, about seeing young people singing in the tongue that my ancestors spoke, but I know not. I'm thrilled that their culture survives, and I admire it, but I know that it isn't mine.

[@sdhpCH]

Damn that was nice. Replay. Damn, so nice. Replay. Dam...

[@institutfuraromapadagogik7170]

+sdhpCH me too!

[@FtoOoM]

True that

[@susantorsilieri6806]

same!

[@Swashbucklebuckle]

^ this.

[@happyplacelandscapes6289]

Word.

[@Slaweniskadela]

Thank You for this jewl! Irish, please keep Your language living and prospering! Request from Eastern Europe, from Slavia!

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

One of my favourites - the beautiful words and tune of the Czech national anthem.

[@Slaweniskadela]

@@ViveSemelBeneVivere Thank You :)

[@Sarah-df9xj]

Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste)

[@sophialoren7855]

Irish voices are the clearest and purest in this world.

[@T1Top]

@1manuscriptman Nah, Irish have the purest voices and none of the other Celtic people can compete.

[@sinade5091]

What about the bretons?

[@chicjam8928]

without the accent sure

[@sakogekchyan7366]

Unending love and respect to our Irish brothers from Armenia. I feel the pain and the passion in every lyric and it moves my soul as much as the sweet songs of my own people.

[@Monitoring358]

To your health Armenia 😊from western Eire.

[@RbRnAngelz]

the lead singer in my opinion has the best voice i have EVER heard so sincere, beautiful, and moving well done

[@suzetteemberton4368]

That tenor has a gorgeous voice - so clear and easy, and so expressive.

[@jacquelinekalich7463]

It is very clear and beautiful.

[@123abcdef3]

One of the reasons why I love Celtic culture.

[@helvete_ingres4717]

@@TheWrensHouse The notion of a broader Celtic culture/identity has been around a *little* longer than Wikipedia and the internet have, just sayin'g

[@kossamuu5000]

I’m not irish, i’m nordic. So im into these types of songs. But when I heard this on tiktok i was blown away, wow!!!! Such beauty

[@poetsrear]

Here aswell. I believe there's a connection in spirit, of all the pure peoples who aren't ashamed to be who they were born to be and who instead proudly stand a mortal life in a mortal identity as long as it lasts, ultimately accepting the relief of returning to the Divine Source common to all of us, from which all Meaning and Forms arise from and dissolve into.

[@narmandanail8137]

true as hack :)

[@jboylan6970]

The Nordic and Gaelic people have a close connection. Long may it last.

[@southernlady5085]

@@jboylan6970 Well, the Vikings did make a lasting impression. (Just a joke my parents would say to each other. Father was Norwegian; Mother was Scottish.)

[@kk-qu1zc]

ewww tiktok

[@carltonbanks1240]

Half Irish American here. I know it doesnt count by any means but my mother always wanted to see the homeland. I hope I can spread her ashes off the coastline of Ireland one day. Great job guys. From this Active Duty soldier love from Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

[@That_is_for_me_to_know]

I find the Bodhran player drives a strong and steady beat. Such a beautiful sound coming from a ‘simple’ drum.

[@lovesings2us]

Thank you for your beautiful comment. OmG - I totally fell for the Bodhran here.

[@thecollector2570]

White dude of Russian descent. Just wanted to say that this is gorgeous music, and moreover, fantastic art. This is what makes life worth living: art with soul. Stay strong, and live with pride, you beautiful voiced bastards. Have a wonderful day.

[@francoisdaureville323]

I like how americans love making race comments, in europe things like black and white dont make sense because all native europeans are white and the black people you find here are inmigrants from specific african countries so they identify with thst nation

[@alinmckay]

This is not a song; this is a calling. I feel like I have been waiting all my life to listen to it. I am reborn.

[@dpg957]

welcome to your irish soul

[@shortmeister4321]

In memory of our Irish families and those we have loved and lost. God bless and keep you till we meet again dear ones...

[@camotzin]

To all Irish, our brothers in soul, I am Mexican, from the great Aztec people, and my home is your home... whenever you are hungry, cold or homeless come to Mexico for my home is your home. We love you all so much. Mexico is grateful for your help, the help the San Patricio battallion gave Mexico against the US invasion in 1847. Ireland and Mexico.... brothers in soul.... 🇮🇪😊🇲🇽 I am Mexican too and I share 100% this sentiment so I thought it was fit to translate it so all Irish can share it too. I translated faithfully, except for the 1847 correct year of the American invasion. Love and light from Mexico

[@chadparsons9954]

As a Texan, your people started it, by not recognizing the Treaty of Velasco.

[@camotzin]

@@chadparsons9954 To be honest, you are RIGHT. I think we both agree that Santa Anna was a SOB and an idiot, and thereby the consequences. Now we are neighbors and, I hope, friends. Best regards Chad.

[@smck001]

This one is a bit complicated. It's as much Scottish as Irish.

[@froggystyle642]

Hail mighty Moctezuma, Lord of the Jaguar

[@froggystyle642]

@@smck001 We are as much the same as we are different, but we are brothers nonetheless.

[@AylaMarianna]

This is still one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have heard in my life. I get shivers down my spine and tears in my eyes. This is just so absolutely, stunningly, incredibly beautiful.

[@lovesings2us]

Thank you for your lovely comment. I cried too - for the sheer beauty of this amazing song.

[@douglasangus9609]

I Agree, If You Get time Check Out “Run Rig” Scottish Gaelic.

[@rasonastos_]

Same

[@k2thepeak]

Nailed it! Go UCD!

[@nondvcordvco4244]

Respect to Ireland from Bulgaria

[@TheEternalStudent69]

6 years later and the drumming still gives me frissons 🥰

[@nickchambers3142]

American of Irish descent here. This is one of the few songs that gave me chills listening to it

[@MrIbgrant]

Australian of Scottish descent here - and it does the same for me!!! I've only just chanced on it. Fantastic. Haunting.

[@thomaszaccone3960]

Rising of the Moon

[@vidanahy2565]

same

[@thatsoutherntrooper3355]

American of both scot and irish decendant

[@Qava839]

You remember your anscestors, Nicole through this music.

[@CE113378]

The guy at 2:32 is my favorite! His whole expression is saying, "I'm very, very happy to be singing this song with these people right now!"

[@derekroe9329]

I thought the same thing exactly. He has achieved a kind of bliss that can't be obtained any other way. He is free!!

[@Belenus3080]

At 0:03 he is standing by ready to storm the customs house

[@rienn-de-immortal974]

Hi. I am from Belarus and i am here to say just how much i love irish (and celtic at all) culture. My country lives through the same thing with our language. Not so many people really know there is a belarussian language. Most of our people speak russian. That's the language we grow up with. And most of us start learning belarussian only in school. My first language is russian. I speak it, when i think it's the language i hear in my head. But even though belarussian is like second language for the most of us, belarussians, there are so many people who really want to bring it back to live again! I even feel a little ashamed, 'cause i know i speak english better, than my own language. And i know there is something happening with irish too. It's sad, 'cause i think this language worth speaking. It's beautiful, it's ancient, it's unique. I'm in love with every sound this tounge makes. And i started to learn it myself a couple month ago. Love from Belarus. Keep your language save, 'cause it's the most beautiful i've ever heard.

[@elderhiker7787]

That brought a chill to my spine and tears to my eyes. Such exquisite beauty and a sublime message. The Irish people seem to combine such profound sadness with the ability to express it with power and dignity. Amazing, to be sure.

[@KeithoSan]

I don't understand this , but still gave me goosebumps.

[@PrypiomStudio]

*Much love and greetings from the South-West of France in Occitany ;) 🇫🇷 We must preserve ALL European culture !*

[@davidhilton3453]

Richest and most diverse cultures in the world... too bad most people are scared of celebrating it thanks to 1 socialist with a weird mustache.

[@LanaKir3767]

Hi ! I am a fellow frenchman from south-EAST of France Paca ! My mom is Irish do you an Irish ancestry too ?

[@PrypiomStudio]

@@davidhilton3453 But above all, thanks to exacerbated anti-racism...

[@PrypiomStudio]

@@LanaKir3767 Oh, nice ! I don't know If I have other germanic origins. All I know is that I'm originary from From, south of Spain, Germany and maybe Maghreb (a part of my family were black feets and lived in Morocco and Algeria).

[@inejghazal9002]

@@davidhilton3453 Asian cultures are the most diverse and richest in the world, not european.

[@BigBrotherGnE]

Words cannot describe just how beautiful this is! I am really in awe!

[@popesarmyyeeehaaa7128]

Big Brother is Gaming thank you for your kind words means alot my friend 👍☺☘🍀☘🍀💚✌

[@BigBrotherGnE]

You definitely deserve a wealth of praise for this ethereal piece of music. This should serve as a theme for a triumphant end.

[@michaelcarolan3117]

Go raibh maith agat , thank you so much from éire , Ireland

[@brendanforester4601]

Erin Go Bragh! Sláinte!

[@ruthking5994]

The main fella has an incredibly clear voice beautiful

[@desireesantos7641]

I'm brazilian learning irish, i just fell in love with your country, your people, your language and you music ❤, u guys are my heart, keep going, u are amazing❤❤❤🇧🇷🇮🇪❤ go rabh maith agat

[@dd1607]

Maith thú fhéin. Tá sin galánta le feiceál, táim an buíoch go bhfuil tú ag iarraidh an teanga a fhoghlaim. Is cinnte gur is Éireannach atá ann tú anois 👍

[@desireesantos7641]

@@dd1607 bhí do thrácht an-speisialta domsa. Go raibh míle maith agat ♥ ️

[@daltonchagas1169]

Tbm quero aprender gaélico . Por onde começo? Já q falamos o msm idioma vc deve ter umas dicas legais

[@desireesantos7641]

@@daltonchagas1169 comecei baixando o duolingo (app de idiomas) pra aprender irlandês, assistindo tambem uma novela irlandesa chamada "Rós na Rún" (só pesquisar que tem no youtube) pra aprender como eles falam em diálogos e tambem te recomendo um canal chamado "só fale" onde tem um cara chamado bruno que ensina irlandês, muito bom ele, e agr ouvindo musicas em irlandês também💚

[@daltonchagas1169]

@@desireesantos7641 caraca, mt obrigado pelas dicas!

[@thibautsalence3823]

Haven't been home in Ireland for over two years....This packs a hefty punch.

[@sadhbhkiernan5930]

Ireland will always be here for you lad ☘💪🏻

[@Mugdorna]

Soon enough you will be home for pints and Tayto

[@thibautsalence3823]

@@Mugdorna Ah stop dat, you'll make me cry now

[@pissmaster825]

3 years and counting for me. I miss me lads back home in Westmeath and Kinnitty

[@veritasdei6047]

I seriously wanna live in my homeland. Long live Ireland.

[@Ceylin_Kurtbogan]

Memleketinin ezgileri 🇮🇪 İrlanda'dan karpostal birde Tin Whistle (D) yollamayı unutma 😂😂

[@jamesdolan4042]

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[@HawkeyeNation19]

Eirenn go brach

[@truenorthcanadian5628]

Im part irish and want to visit my ancestors country

Then what's stopping you? Just promise you will learn the language because it's dying out :(

[@lp8005]

Great, fantastic, People. This is music from Ireland. Music deep in my Heart. Love from Germany

[@laxviniaa]

every time I hear this song I immediately feel like I’m in The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean or something fantasy, with my fellowship, riding horses, sailing seas, wondering in the wood or fighting against enemies... THIS SONG IS SO DAMN GOOD I CAN'T EVEN DESCRIBE WHAT IT MAKES ME FEEL!! ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE

[@mrsmonophobia]

Hey there Martha! How's the proposals from the vikings that just returned going along? ^^ *hands you a basket of bread* Fresh from the bakers :)

[@Teresalein97]

OMFG it's just SO overwhelming and gives me the chills! I just want to be part of one of these worlds..

[@laxviniaa]

@@Teresalein97 yeah me too... I'd give ANYTHING to live just for 5 minutes a life like that!

[@Teresalein97]

@@laxviniaa yees me too I'd give anything just to know how it is and it would be so magical and special

[@daithideburca98]

Stop fuckin equating our struggle to a fuckin work of fiction it's the height of ignorance

[@obliviate2738]

LONG LIVE IRELAND! lot of love from italy!

[@popesarmyyeeehaaa7128]

Obliviate ϟ thank you my friend greetings from Dublin

[@cormacsice7449]

Love Italy❤️❤️

[@emmarose6725]

I think I may have broken the replay button.

[@its_just_seb]

i got goosebumps from the first moment, the vocal skills in this are insane.

[@juliennegoodner5968]

I’m a Japanese American and I LOVE THE EUROPEAN LANGUAGES!! Especially Scottish/ Irish ancient ones! They sound so majestic and magical!! 🤩😍

[@joeyking6134]

Much appreciated madame

[@nigelmurphy6761]

Thank you!

[@louisgunn]

tora tora tora banzai and a big mac to go sayonara yu have a nice day y'all

[@juliennegoodner5968]

louisgunn LOL 😂

[@louisgunn]

@@juliennegoodner5968 only joking ,had a whole load of hospitality when in USA as Royal Navy sailor

[@seallustrator]

I've always been amazed and been in awe with Irish music. I'm a seafarer from Philippines, been in some ports in Ireland. Rough seas though.

[@georgemann3760]

Stay safe while you're out there mate

[@JacquesMare]

Please, please don't let your language and culture die..... it's so beautiful 😍