The Foggy Dew - Sinéad O’Connor & The Chieftains, 1995

The Chieftains and Sinéad O’Connor perform ‘The Foggy Dew’ at the IRMA Awards.
The 10th Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) Awards take place in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. The hosts for the event are broadcaster Ray D’Arcy and musician Eleanor McEvoy. During the ceremony, film director Neil Jordan presents Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains with the Special Industry Award in recognition of the group’s contribution to Irish traditional music since the 1960s.
The Chieftains then perform a version of ‘The Foggy Dew’ with singer Sinéád O’Connor. The band members are Derek Bell (harp), Matt Molloy (flute), Paddy Moloney (tin whistle and uilleann pipes), Seán Keane (fiddle) and Martin Fay (fiddle) and Kevin Conneff (bodhrán).
‘The Foggy Dew’ is included on The Chieftains 1995 album ‘The Long Black Veil’. As well as featuring Sinéad O’Connor, it also includes guest appearances from musicians such as The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Marianne Faithfull and Tom Jones.
The lyrics to ‘The Foggy Dew’ were written by a Belfast curate Father Charles O’Neill. The ballad praises the Irishmen who fought for Irish independence in the Easter Rising of 1916, rather than fighting for the British Empire in World War 1.
Highlights from the IRMA Awards were broadcast on Network 2 and 2FM on 1 April 1995.

[@adriantoader4341]

Rest in peace to Sinead O'Connor, one of the few true voices of the Irish isle. We'll deeply miss you.

[@kenadams5504]

Her son's death (last year) was obviously too much for her to cope with . I've suffered two Familly bereavements in the past 21 months , and it is difficult . I think time eases such pain , though , and its important to remember that . R.I.P to an Irish favourite from a time when we could produce musicians who had soul, talent and character.

[@Macthe67]

Very special lady RIP 💚

[@paulwagner688]

Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Di

[@wilekrowan3610]

RIP to a real one

[@greedy381]

Heartbreaking. Oíche mhaith Sinéad 💚

[@CarolanIvey]

The fire and passion of a thousand years of ancestors rings through that voice. Shivers.

[@davesherry5384]

LOL! Didn;t know the stack could be that long!

[@markschafer7510]

Compelling and Chilling...Love!! Erin go Brahg

[@carlos81pimenta]

Too bad Sinéad don't give a shit about our ancestry, in fact, in her own words, she hates white people. She's a shame for Europe.

[@madrarua1246]

We are still occupied & in bondage. TAL32 ☘️

[@peterlemonjello5824]

sung by a modern damaged waamen, broken family, no man to cling to, culture destroyed with loss of religion, family, culture. She is a wreck now. My people have died and become the degenerate west not the wild celt.

[@1rolyat3]

As a 66 year old man I cannot stop missing sinead. A true punk that changed ireland. She spoke the truth to power and with her amazing talent brought me to tears. Still does

[@FlameFirestarter]

I miss her too ,im 48 and grew up with her ,she is a hero.

[@palmkelly]

A Hero for sure ..@@FlameFirestarter - a grand catholic she was ...

[@janetshepherd2227]

She absolutely spoke truth to power and paid a tremendous price for it. A beautiful soul with a beautiful voice…

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Very true-she brought so much to Ireland and the world.

[@herrenvolklicencerevoked2067]

​@@palmkellyDefinitely had that Irish Catholic Soul 🎵

[@pilarargenter4654]

On Easter Time 1916, my family from Cork city was killed and my great grandmother with only 15 years old took alone a boat to New York City. All her life, she had sad memories and she was very very sad for long time. No more Civil War against siblings, we must remember them always. In loving Memory of my g.grandmother Rosemary Vivien Mc Carthy 1900-1979, daughter of Sean Mc Carthy. Rest in Peace Sinéad!!! 😪🙏☘🍀

[@oliverscarlettmackenzie5136]

My people were Protestant dissenters. May Ireland be free, and may we all.

[@Bellaghy22]

In memory of my then brave 16 yr old father who told his Mam, “I’m going to into Dublin for the uprising!” And she said, “No, you’re not, you’re too young!” He went shortly after and devoted 10 years to the Cause. He remains my biggest hero even to today! 🍀

[@paulmcnamee7569]

Brilliant

[@dannybrennan9971]

My grandmother burned my shoes they were Reeboks and had the union jack on them ,she threw me down took them off me and lite them up . She said that flag will never be in her house. Proceeded to yell at my pops for buying them

[@rastaranger]

@@dannybrennan9971 Never forget.

[@actionforanimals4862]

I'm devastated at her passing. She was an original, completely without pretense. Talented beyond measure and beautiful in ways few humans can attain or imagine. Goodbye, Sinead.

[@tappetovolanteviaggi8808]

😭😭😢😓

[@mvl6827]

You speak for me too. May she find peace..

[@leehosken6320]

How beautifully put. She was a wonder.

[@CelticGypsy-USA]

Beautifully put

[@veronicaalleyne]

& now I see the most underrated set of pipes to ever grace a microphone

[@jamesmacoisdealbhaigh9904]

Don't be sad because she left.. Smile because she was here.. Thank you for everything and leaving us this gift of pure patriotic emotional art.. Rest in peace and sleep well Sinéad 🕊️❤

[@kazzj62]

Which is needed so much right now in the world .. Her death led my friend to send me this..People need to raise their spirits .. this music does it so powerfully. May she be free... may we all remain free.

[@mariadaem1554]

Mooie woorden ❤

[@fergspan5727]

Our island is in deep trouble , we need more like her

[@jacquelinesmith1103]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💔

[@rodgreen6021]

Well said ❤

[@timothymeehan181]

My God. A song that’s been sung a thousand times by a thousand singers(many quite well), but after hearing Sinead put HER stamp on it, accompanied by the Chieftains, I don’t think that I ever care to hear another artist even attempt it. She gives me goosebumps and brings me to tears. Rest in Peace, you beautiful, delicate, troubled, talented, pure soul….🙏☘️🎼♥️😇

[@peterrobertson2580]

Indeed ... a fire burned deep inside that girl. Her emotional range and impact almost bowls you over. Her studio recordings are wonderful but her live performances convey her real power more cleary ... at least for me.

[@joanosullivan111]

I agree awesome 👍

[@joanmarietsultrimparkin1821]

She was not troubled..she was ... Is real God help our children to rise up the same. Clear. ..in truth of heart.

[@irishguy200007]

"Only The Fake Survive" Johnny Rotten

[@user-uc3kj5sf4h]

This song sends chills everytime i listen to it shes amazing

[@SBluvr99]

Happy St. Patrick's Day, 2024! 🍀 ☘ 🌈 🇮🇪 Thank you for this timeless rendition of an Irish classic. R.I.P.

[@user-wg1wd8kx7w]

Don’t let the globalists overrun you with low iq mongrels. Ireland for the Irish!

[@RobairtO-Dhoilingta-n16420]

​@@user-wg1wd8kx7wOh halt your yap and sail off back with your rant to the US where it came

[@wcaithness1]

I am not Irish but Foggy Dew by Sinéad O'Conner is one of the most beautiful and inspiring songs I have ever heard

[@MarlysAppleton]

n fact, one of Ireland's most enduring anthems was written by Fr Charles O'Neill and the blind musician Carl Gilbert Hardebeck. Born on 20 September 1887 in Portglenone, Co. Antrim, Charles O'Neill attended his local primary school before furthering his education at St Malachy's College, Belfast. (Google) But she sang it beautifully - a magnificent poem, the words to which match the depth of her talent and soul.

[@jimmckeever3]

Also listen to 'He Moved Through the Fair' with the Chieftains--dreamlike.

[@lizshephard2964]

She moved through the Fair is so beautiful

[@moviemad56]

You may not be Irish, but you're a fellow Kelt.

[@wcaithness1]

@@moviemad56 I am but also french métis, another group that struggled against English bigotry.

[@crashrinaldi9426]

How is it possible she sounds better live than the recording. Absolutley amazing voice!!!

[@tracylf5409]

Cheating men in inhumane co's are in charge of these artistic angels

[@johnmurray1044]

because that is what a real singer sounds like, not a synthesized version

[@johncook7281]

There are a few singers better live than on record. The Chieftains are a heck of a band to back up anyone . I love Sinéad's voice.

[@thegreatselkie6009]

@@johncook7281 ditto

[@craigluhr7243]

I was fortunate to see Sinead live several times. I always was amazed.

[@isthatyoursandwich]

What a voice what a woman. There will never be another like her. She spoke from her heart and when she sang she took you on a journey. Rest in peace Sinead ♥

[@sedwards2207]

Wow. Well said and beautifully said! ❤

[@heathermithchell7288]

So beautifully said. Thank you!

[@elenakuvatova9866]

Как её не хватает... Невозможно забыть её.....Такая хрупкая и такая бесстрашная...

[@keiththompson1946]

An under rated Irish woman. Pure greatness her and Delores O'Riordan

[@webmouse3]

You can never defeat a people who sing such songs.

[@joesoap1960]

Amazing comment

[@shane7103]

​@Joe Soap not sure who you're replying to but it made me laugh 😂

[@husnimuttaqin4636]

khabib does

[@robovac3557]

​@@husnimuttaqin4636 Made him tap like chicken.

[@blackscreen1810]

@@husnimuttaqin4636Conor is rentfree in your head. He made your boys whole career. Mr one weight class. Left the UFC cause his mother said no😂😂😂😂. What a pathetic excuse to not move up

[@naimshabani6950]

My god, the patriotism I feel for the Irish people right now can not be expressed, Greetings from Albania dear brothers and sisters

[@claire121]

Rip 🙏 🕊

[@walterweiss7124]

Listen to "Czerwone Maki na Monte Cassino" sung by the scout girl Nina Milczek, same spirit

[@irishman4427]

GEZUAR MIK 🇮🇪 🤝 🇦🇱

[@glen5884]

Thank You❤☘️

[@stefanforrer2573]

eh, if patriotism is what you got from the lyrics, i think you might have misunderstood something...

[@Alex-tm5oz]

I weep everytime I hear this song... Especially.....being buried in Ireland. ... I dream of dying beneath my beloved Irish sky.... If your not Irish ya just don't know. Sinead is a treasure...

[@doedesjel]

Call me weird man, I'm Italian and I never visited Ireland.. Every time I hear this version of the song, tears flow down 'til my chin...... The fighters that fell are the reason why the crown never settled in the whole island.

[@Alex-tm5oz]

@@doedesjel fair play lad. Your welcome anytime.

[@suzi-c]

I’m Scottish but always in Ireland l, I visited Bray last month, I was wowed with its beauty, I can see why Sinead loved it so much, I hope this sweet soul is now resting, her passing still upsets me to this day 😢🙏

[@sugar2th173]

My grand uncle survived the titanic. Was on the first ship out as an American to fight in WWI. He died by sniper. Buried in France my great grandmother had him brought home to Ireland 🇮🇪 his home he loved. County Cork.

[@jeannevanduzer5436]

The most moving version of this song I've ever heard. Makes me cry and feel for my irish ancestors.

[@dbradx]

I can't believe we've lost such an immense talent at so young an age. Peace, and safe journey to the next gig, Ms. O'Connor.

[@MrBlick76]

I'm devastated. Her voice was so amazing.

[@tappetovolanteviaggi8808]

I grew up with her music, I've been also so lucky to be at one concert recently, huge huge loss, unique voice .. farewell from Italy

[@cosmicman621]

....peace and safe journey to the next gig..Slainte 🐝🌹🌈

[@jmc8076]

Earth is a tough gig for most esp for souls like her. That industry even more so.

[@PetrGladkikh]

I just wonder why anyone aged 56 can be considered young....

[@TheGoodfellas.]

Sinéad O’Connor’s cover of the song “Foggy Dew” made me want to be Irish and fight the British Empire. May God hold her in the palm of his Hand, RIP🇮🇪❤️

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

yes....

[@JayneDurrell]

American of Irish descent here - but also English- but YES 🇮🇪 unbelievable rendition I’ve listened to for 30 years, rest in sweetest peace tortured, beautiful soul 💔

[@jannetteroads-stevens123]

💚🌱😓

[@rupertwainwright7358]

You do know that many Irish regiments and administrators helped run the British Empire?

[@MikeC32958]

​@@rupertwainwright7358, it's an old story now. Let it be. Forgiven, not forgotten ..

[@Serendip98]

"The foggy dew" reminds me of when I landed in Ireland on the ferry from Wales: a soft, mystical, bewitching mist, very gentle and very ancient.

[@peekaboopixie]

"For slavery fled, O glorious dead, when you fell in the foggy dew." How deeply moving! Of course, she sang this beautifully. She's now free herself. Fly high, Sinead. 🌹

[@briankenny6883]

Thank you.

[@tonymacaroni133]

My old Grandad’s song. Whiskey in one hand, handkerchief in the other, would give us a rendition of the entire song. Fantastic memories and still brings a tear to my eye 60 years on. 👍☘️

[@RichLeighton]

God bless your grandad, sir. And on to you!

[@flowerbomb333]

☘️☘️☘️

[@burleybater]

You're lucky to have gotten something as real and raw as all that.

[@garrettcoughlan3186]

Lovely memories 💖

[@billb.2673]

She stood for something. She made a difference.

[@kennethhansen2946]

I am not even Irish (danish), and this brought tears to my eyes. 😢 What heartfelt beauty holds song. And Sinead O’Connor. What incredible beauty in voice and soul. May she be remembered always. ❤

[@sedwards2207]

She was very beautiful, very talented and very honest …

[@nicolacoffey2802]

Ireland is in mourning tonight. 💚 Coladh sámh a chroí. 💔

[@mattyctill]

The world is my friend...

[@Deere66Bob]

One Ireland!!! 🇮🇪❤️🇮🇹

[@anthonyoneill9053]

Haon eire! One Ireland, occupation and colonisation won't EVER CHANGE THAT FACT. GLEN'S Of ANTRIM ☘️🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️

[@imarsayed1844]

Slaves is all u are

[@imarsayed1844]

Nor matter what songs u sing or how hard u fight ur still slaves to what I am

[@robertkelly5658]

@@imarsayed1844 Erin go bragh!✌🇨🇮

[@margueriteormon6075]

❤one Ireland 🇮🇪

[@jamestohill8287]

You don’t have to be a Chieftain fan, Sinead fan, Irish or of Irish ancestry to be completely in pure of this song. A small rag tag band of patriots took on the most powerful nation in the known world at the time.

[@christophereichten9005]

Something tells me you want to be a partisan. Go ask the people of Belfast if 30 years of war was worth it.

[@michaelburke5907]

Well, they did have lots of help from many, many friends and extended family in America and Canada. Just sayin

[@moozicforLIFE]

Colonialism remains a scourge. ​@@christophereichten9005

[@knoll9812]

​@christophereichten9005 good point However better ask the people if Ireland if they would prefer to be run from London.

[@jamestohill8287]

How would any of you? I was talking about the music

[@user-kl3sq3yn1f]

I have never not shed a tear and felt a feeling of connection to my ancestors bravery in 1916.The most moving rendition of this song.🇮🇪☘️

[@rastaranger]

I hope sincerely that this feeling is not fleeting. I cry when I hear this.

[@harrycarson6766]

Same. 🇮🇪

[@janetshepherd2227]

Dear God, I so admire and love her! Be at peace.

[@hakmac5346]

The fearless men but few 🇮🇪 Tiocfaidh ár lá

[@well9051]

i’m just learning about this please tell me what happened i cry when i hear this song and don’t know why

[@sallyjw6966]

Pure singing from the heart..so raw and emotional. What a beautiful voice. I raise my glass to Sinead and The Chieftains. Bloody brilliant!!

[@sFLEMYFleming]

Stunning voice

[@markschafer7510]

Same....

[@jeanneobrien7381]

ditto

[@JGoodArtist]

Proud to be of Irish descent when I hear the raw passion of this song! Still one of my most favourite renditions!!

[@claire121]

Rip 🙏 🕊

[@walterweiss7124]

Indeed I can understand what this song means to you, the same I feel when I listen to Rota and many other songs.

[@jaylucas8352]

Irelands finest here ❤️💚

[@gdee1974]

All these people of Irish "decent" when us actual irish have and are living through the pain we've suffered at the hands of the Brits for 800yrs now, it's great to say oh my great grandfather was Irish its another thing living with the bigotry we live with every day

[@Impalajay67]

It hits me again and reminds me , I did not need reminding me the starvation tactics used by the English. Just wish all my cousins remembered same way😢 yes calling out all fascist ozzies. Yes I'm Irish and Celtic UK born

[@MrJimbcantrell]

That girl spoke for everyone. And such a killer voice.

[@Besiktaskism]

Man I'm not even remotely related with Irish culture and anything that has a connection with it, I'm Turkish. But I can feel every single emotion this beautiful song cares to mean and this music is totally relatable for me. Thanks Conor for introducing us your country's beautiful culture respect to the Irish for standing their ground and for being rebellious brave people!

[@garethburch7991]

We both have history with the British empire. But I hold no I'll feeling towards the people it's all in the past but we must always remember

[@jaaaamieeeeee]

Rip sinead, an Irish legend who’ll never ever be forgotten. I hope you’ve peace alongside your son 💚

[@jannetteroads-stevens123]

They were twin souls in heaven.💚🌱😓

[@jay-lm4we]

I hope the three children she left behind are ok.

[@frereanaktom99]

will be forgotten? not by me but my children will forget her.. people write silly posts on you tube.

[@MrTrapper28]

@@jannetteroads-stevens123are!

[@jay-lm4we]

@@frereanaktom99 Read the post again, this time with your eyes open.

[@brownsey1]

Unbelievable voice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

[@dabsy7192]

RIP child of God... Tioch Fadh Ar La!!

[@louisehogan5782]

An Irish treasure that will never be forgotten. Rest easy now Sinead, I hope you heart is healed 🙏🏽🇮🇪

[@hannahe7556]

Sinéad O'Connor is one of the greatest singers ever, along with Dolores O'Riordan, may she rest peacefully. Pure Irish soul.

[@TheSellenhut]

She's alive dumb ass

[@sjthegamer2609]

@@TheSellenhut Sinead is NOT alive dumbass.

[@dingusdingus2152]

Dolores O'Riordan left us way too soon

[@MrIzzyballin]

Sinead 😢

[@hannahe7556]

@@MrIzzyballin I know 😢

[@Albert_O_Balsam]

Sinead is an incredible talent, one of our very own.

[@mullettjmable]

Sun won else roped dose salms

[@swesleyc7]

Talented, sure. Infected with post-modernism, definitely.

[@chaplaingrunt5126]

@@swesleyc7 this. She became corrupted

[@thegreatselkie6009]

@@chaplaingrunt5126 baloney

[@LabiaLicker]

Didn't she become a Muslim. And tweeted that she hates all white people and they make her sick?

[@mikemcdonnell3908]

I think this is her most fabulous performance sang with such convinction all haill to Sinead

[@irishguy200007]

I agree this and her cover of Mother by Pink Floyd.

[@JimmySteller]

This rendition by Sinead and the Chieftains has always sent shivers down my spine, ever since I first heard it as a teenager. After I found out that Sinead had died, I listened to it again in her honour. Now I can't listen to it without getting teary-eyed. She deserved so much better in her short life.

[@Nathfunk]

Rest in peace, Sinead. What a voice.

[@kipperfeast]

What a treasure! Both The Chieftains and Sinead! God bless them! R.I.P. sweet Paddy Moloney.

[@dogsquadindia]

Oh did he pass? I met him once backstage at the chieftains show in Nashville

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Oh, I didn't know he'd passed... What a great piper!

And R.I.P. sweet Derek Bell.

[@isallah1kafir196]

@kipperfeast *Incorrect as to Sinead you need to say "Allah bless her"* since she since then embraced Islam and Allah , who actually forbids her to sing in public...

[@johnhariis250]

@@isallah1kafir196 God? Allah? What's the difference? ✌️

[@KavaKavana]

She sang with every ounce of spirit in her soul. Sinead was an absolute blessing. May she rest in peace

[@jmarley966]

R.I.P. Sinead You Beautiful Brave Woman ❤

[@SeamusOR]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. Sinéad, may your beautiful soul rest in eternal peace! Ireland mourns your passing 💔

[@anniejewkes5506]

A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. She’s gone too soon. May Sinéad finally have peace🕊️💕🌸

[@wharsmetoothpicson9465]

Sinead & The Chieftains will go down as the definitive rendition of this tune. Absolutely perfect.

[@maryangeladouglas]

Who could possibly surpass the immortal way that Sinead O'Connor sang this song.

[@OShaughnessyC]

The magnificent voice of the beautiful Sinéad.

[@STCYRU5]

Whatever song she performed you sensed she truly felt it, a great artist has left us tonight. RIP Sinead.

[@judo-rob5197]

She will always be remembered as an Irish treasure. Her voice strong and true.

[@user-xj1ou3jq5n]

I love listening to Sinead singing. It's as if she is the voice from the soul of every irish person. She will always be the voice of our nation. R.I.P lovely Sinead iníon na hÉireann

[@TheWiseguysTCG]

A black american male thats a Conor mcgregor fan. Just want to say RIP, and this song and Conor got me through a tough patch in my life. Rest in peace 🇮🇪 🙏

[@Besiktaskism]

I feel you bro. Look at how universal it is! I'm Turkish and both Conor and this song helped me through dark times. We're lucky to have inspiration from these people and I'm so glad we have this opportunity

[@TheWiseguysTCG]

@@Besiktaskism Amen 🙏

[@timkincade9763]

Check out the people of Emeril Island, off the coast of Jamaica you will enjoy the documentary

[@MrBlick76]

Rest in peace angel of Ireland 😢 you were such a gorgeous voice and lady ❤

[@MickRussell-jr5rf]

that song is a tribute not only a tribute to the great generation and any Irishman that drew breath,but to the resanance and pure voice of sinaed and her pure genius, so sad of her passing and so proud of her to .R I P

[@maddog9613]

As an Australian. I cry only when I here her sing this song, just from the sheer pride and willingness the Irish have. It’s not a sad cry, but a triumphant one, a prideful masterpiece

[@hasms8495]

This is so beautiful and sad at the same time. What a voice this woman had.. RIP from Turkey.. she had one of the most honest voices I've heard.

[@funnypoison8481]

As down the glen one Easter morn To a city fair rode I There armed lines of marching men In squadrons passed me by No pipe did hum No battle drum did sound its loud tattoo But the Angelus Bells o'er the Liffey swells Rang out in the foggy dew Right proudly high in Dublin town Hung they out a flag of war 'Twas better to die 'neath that Irish sky Than at Sulva or Sud-El-Bar And from the plains of Royal Meath Strong men came hurrying through While Brittania's Huns with their long range guns Sailed in through the foggy dew Their bravest fell and the requiem bell Rang mournfully and clear For those who died that Eastertide in the Springing of the year While the world did gaze with deep amaze At those fearless men but few Who bore the fight that freedom's light Might shine through the foggy dew And back through the glen, I rode again And my heart with grief was sore For I parted then with valiant men Whom I never shall see n'more But to and fro in my dreams I go And I kneel and pray for you For slavery fled, O glorious dead When you fell in the foggy dew

[@GreatBeeman]

P 0

[@janawall3306]

Thank you!

[@nickmulcahy9199]

thx for posting lyrics!

[@RuththeTruther]

Thank you so much!

[@donnawalser7304]

❤

[@rogermagnusson6361]

Rest in peace and thank you for evrything!

[@catherinestoop5902]

Proud, love you sister.❤

[@mikeyconnor]

Rest in peace Sinéad...May you never be forgotten...thank you

[@dumbledoremola]

RIP Sinéad 😢. Might her soul always shine through the foggy dew ❤

[@studslannigan6286]

The passion in Sinead's voice OMG ...Best ever version of the Foggy Dew...UTR

[@ryananey7626]

Unreal! RIP My dear ❤

[@kerryevans1562]

God bless the tenderhearted Here was a bold Irish woman who said things that others didn’t feel they could say, and she said them loudly... Slàn Abhaile Sinéad Is é mo chroí briste... ❤

[@bonkerzisgood]

RIP Paddy Moloney

[@olivierpuyou3621]

As a Frenchman and a few days before Easter this song makes me cry. I'm old now but I haven't forgotten Bobby Sand and his hunger strike. May Margaret go and burn in hell. Long live the Irish revolution and long live our Celtic neighbors.

[@nomdeplume8355]

"But to and fro, in my dream I go; and I kneel and pray for you." I hope her Irish fans and supporters know just how profoundly we American ones mourn with you over this loss. There will never be another Sinead O'Connor.

[@AlOlexy]

Do the Americans know what the song is about?

[@Scampi95]

What an absolutely breathtaking singer she was, every note perfectly in tune. Her voice sends shivers down my spine!

[@lara8698]

Rest in peace darling ❤❤❤

[@bradleyodwyer4103]

Rest in power SInéad, thank you for all you did for music and for Ireland. You were one of the very best of them

[@MFuria-os7ln]

I was in Ireland on vacation and bought The long black veil cassette and we played it on the bus. Everyone was thrilled and loved it, our irish guide too. Sinèad and the Chieftains put their magic spell on these days.❤

[@tourist54]

RIP Sinead, so sorry to hear you left us behind... the Good Father will surely find a place for you in the eternal choir in heaven's ❤❤❤

[@jamesonwestonphoto]

I love when she did Irish folk songs. You can just hear thousands of years of hardship fought and overcome by us Irish people.

[@benindingakabeya7852]

From DR Congo in Africa, but I feel myself Irish about the words on this sound!

[@mrturt3930]

Ok. Wie geil ist das denn? Gänsehaut und Tränen! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesmccrindle8633]

As a young man I was captivated by the beautiful voice and appearance of this Angel who suffered so much. I will forever miss and remember your special spark.

[@declanmcauley3838]

Rest in peace our Queen. You voice will live on throughout the ages.

[@vivianlemottee3291]

Sineád O'Connor does the best rendition of this song. She's absolutely amazing. What a great voice. I'll be playing it tomorrow for the 107th anniversary. She is soooooo fantastic!!!!!!!🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪

[@jiltedjohn9294]

Luke Kelly in my opinion

[@vivianlemottee3291]

@@jiltedjohn9294 Luke Kelly is good, but Sineád O'Connor puts more emotion into it.

[@jiltedjohn9294]

@@vivianlemottee3291 More emotion maybe but his voice was far better than hers

[@xdsp]

Colm McGuiness did an even better version of this than both.

[@vivianlemottee3291]

Devastated by the news of Sinéad's passing. Rip Sinéad.😪

[@smacpost3]

That girl gives me shivers. So much power behind that song, and Sinéad wields it with ease.

[@maureenc.782]

Independance should never stop being fought for.🇨🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jerryfrederick6610]

I wish her rest and peace. Truly a talent to behold.

[@mamamememoo]

Rest in peace, Sinead. There will never be another like her. She was amazing.

[@marcinostaszewski6682]

Rest in peace Sinead...

[@donweimer9264]

She truly had the voice of an Angel.

[@claudiavalente1564]

Rest in peace Sinead 😥. What a beautiful voice and a beautiful and powerful song.

[@denmac19]

Irish singers always seem to perform with such passion , sincerity, and soul (never mind beauty and power) that theyre set apart from all others.

[@nicholasflynn5376]

There are 800 years of persecution and attempted genocide behind that song and that voice, that’s the reason.

[@markcorbett3807]

“…all our Wars are Happy, and all our Songs are Sad”

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@@nicholasflynn5376 Very well said by you, the truth must be spoken and correct history never be forgotten

[@crunchfootjim4936]

"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

[@patoconnor8256]

They say that " the victor's write the history books... the vanquished write the songs"

[@JOMFRUHOLMEN]

It's like a saint died. She was otherworldly.

[@otaku1524]

Ah, to have been a fly on the wall while this was recorded. Finest trafitional Irish folk group accompanying one of the finest Irish Female singers while they were still all with us. Thanks to the Internet we can all heat this offering once more

[@salvatoreregalbuto5444]

Rip lady from 🇺🇸🇺🇸 my irish ancestors are so proud of you and so is my family ☘️

[@megancondon3355]

Crying right now. RIP. 🖤🖤🖤

[@FAMOUSSHAYMUS]

An amazing singer, who could sing any style.Totally ahead of her time. Controversial, articulate, strong. A legend that will be sorely missed. Your songs have comforted me on many occasions. Sleep well. No one to fill the gap.

[@davidcullen1956]

I thought that she was the most beautiful woman in the world

[@CraicDealer]

You'd be right

[@user-ei8eq3yq1f]

She was❤

[@junemulvany2531]

She was special too.

[@steko1892]

i had the pleasure of meeting her at an awards ceremony in belfast circa 1992/3 & she was the most beautiful girl i'd ever seen ...

[@philruane5910]

Sinead and Sade. ❤️❤️

[@peterneumann7145]

She believes in what she is singing - hence passion. What a powerful voice x

[@oldfrittenfett1276]

Yes. And often she is wrong about it.

[@rene_falk]

@@oldfrittenfett1276 Like the most humans.

[@oldfrittenfett1276]

@@rene_falk But still.

[@bogeybichon7000]

@@oldfrittenfett1276 you are never wrong about your feelings....and, politically, Sinead has been proven correct in retrospect

[@oldfrittenfett1276]

@@bogeybichon7000 So if you, for example, would feel that your neighbour is less human because of the colour of his skin, by this logic, you would not be wrong about it. Come on. The statement "you are never wrong about your feelings" is as empty as "you can't change the past, but you could change the future".

[@PassionateSpirit88]

You know a singer has real talent when they sound good live and Sinead certainly does!

[@rocco...]

Unlike no other singer her voice was so strong yet so clear without screaming the words.

[@irishguy200007]

Sinead and Judith Durham, power, power and beauty in a clear tone.

[@mtmtmtmt177]

It's not the same without you sinead!😢

[@clairegolden7747]

Oh my goodness, that voice. Just stunning.

[@alexschwan625]

Quite possibly one of the best singing of songs . Great respect Sinead

[@santiagodelgado875]

Gracias por tu arte y sobre todo por tu valentía. Descansa en paz querida Sinéad. Se te extrañara siempre.

[@divinedaytripper6916]

To have been in the audience that day in 1995 to witness this soulful and defiant version of the Foggy Dew featuring the iconic Chieftains with Sinead O'Connor at the helm would be a memory of a lifetime. We are not worthy.

[@HarperShawn-xu3en]

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