Shanagolden (Sean McCarthy) - performed by Don Stiffe

'Shanagolden' written by Sean McCarthy and performed by Don Stiffe from Galway, Ireland. Taken from the album 'Start of a Dream'.

[@lovingyoutube]

I tuned in mid way through this song on Miriam O' Callaghan Show this morning. I had no idea who was singing but it stopped me in my tracks. I've listened to "Shanagolden" sung by so many people down the years, none could touch this. It's by far the nicest version, really beautiful. What a stunning voice, effortless singing, absolutely amazing.

[@suzannecostello9184]

ah that is so lovely, and so true. Don has such an amazing voice, and his version is the only version in my opinion. what a job he does on this song ❤

[@maureenoconnor6086]

C⁷bm

[@anthonypower1494]

brid your spot on a great voice

[@fergal2468]

Beautiful voice.

[@stephenwhelan9545]

This a song maybe of the Munster republic....a most bitter time of Ireland s history 🇮🇪

[@glenmallon]

Don stiffe is one of our legends in the folklore of Irish singing what a magical voice listening to Dons stuff with your eyes closed can take you like a bird flying around our beautiful cliffs of Ireland

[@niallmadden2221]

The best singer of his genre in the country. Should be a household name, fantastic singer and songwriter. Up Galway, well done Don, from a Shantalla man 👍

[@thesimplecooks]

Sean McCarthy is my great grand uncle. Very proud to hear such a beautiful rendition of his song. Thank you Don.

[@margaretdillane7824]

Sean was my mothers first cousin she too was from listowel

[@margaretdillane7824]

Its a beautiful version of shanaholden great memories

[@tonyburke1247]

A true irish accent not trying to be someone else great voice you got this spot on 👏

[@irishfield1]

So amazing singing and song ever adore this so much Don appreciate very much so beautiful thank you

[@ethantheextravlogs5532]

I have always loved this song. Yesterday was the first time I heard Don sing it. I stopped my car to listen. So Beautiful.

[@williammcevoy2007]

This is beautiful. I’ve been listening to Margo’s definitive rendition of Shanagolden for decades. It was one of my mother’s favourite songs. Yet I still find myself returning to this great version, too.

[@MikeyJMJ]

One of the best Irish singers of the last 50 years

[@corribfisher]

Cheers lad appreciate the kind words. Don

[@briancorrigan5746]

Best version of this song hands down. Fair play to you boy. 💚🇮🇪

[@mikemccall373]

Only two word's will describe this masterpiece! Pure class!🇮🇪☺️

[@johnoconnor4623]

A great song written by Sean McCarthy from Finuge in County Kerry. He wrote many more songs too

[@donstiffe106]

I would just like to thank everyone for all your kind comments ... they are so touching.. Don...

[@boreenbui]

good man great voice . fair play from canada im ere 9 years miss home but great to have these songs

[@corribfisher]

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[@FTA69]

The definitive version of this song Don, well done

[@jmcd2739]

Don I'm only 12 years old but this song is so touching

[@carolkatrawitz2314]

Great song, I'm a Brit love well written songs with meaning. I was also a history buff but anyone to take over my country -give me some C4 a det cord or an AK . I can't hit a cat with a water pistol but take over my place and ..... Peace and love to everyone in the world. Make love, not war.

[@mikefarrell4762]

4 years ago my wife and I went over to Ireland to see Don Stiffe .Trust me to hear him live is a wonderful experience .The power he controls with such fine pitch was worth the cost to travel across the Irish SEA . We will o it again .Fantastic .

[@corribfisher]

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[@breigedougan6612]

Beautiful song brilliant singer my daddy sang this song rip daddy ❤️

[@bdmac100]

The best version of this song I have ever heard! Releases the sadness inherit within the song. Just lovely.

[@corribfisher]

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[@eoinlooney_]

Unreal 🇮🇪🙌🏼

[@ryanh7414]

John stiff

[@johnf4279]

B.D. MacMahon Absolutely the best male version of this plaintive, sad, but ultimately lovely, song. Females do it differently, & some do it very well: )

[@rudybarry5352]

Gorgeous melody, like all Irish melodies...oh! Ya and beautiful voice . Rudy Barry from Newfoundland, across da pond b'y...lol

[@Kitiwake]

Hey newfies... Greetings from your first cousins in Waterford Ireland

[@alexmorris452]

Just seen a couple of videos of this grand artist ,,,,,,never heard of him before ,,,,,,,a class act ,,,,,,,I’ll be subscribing to this Irish phenomenon

[@eilismcgovern6334]

Lovely version

[@seansullivan7348]

In my humble opinion Don Stiffe is the best Irish folk singer in the world ...and a great guy to boot !

[@leahsmyth1968]

Sean Sullivan don

[@JM-zt6ol]

Luke kelly

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[@tomgreene6579]

SEAN Sullivan...he is a really fine singer ....is he a bit to fine for the modern ear ...i'm from the 50s when this type of rendition would have been valued very highly...his sound brings me back to more hopeful times !

[@hughneek12]

@@tomgreene6579 Tom, a beautiful song and a great voice is always welcome by those who appreciate good music.

[@johnflynnish]

Great version of a great song. My mother God rest her loved this song and passed it on to me keep the traditional songs alive I love them.

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[@norahsearle7237]

My mother’s home & my Aunt’s god rest there souls 🕊🙏🏻..☘️☘️.they both passed away last year !. Beautiful song ..bought me to tears .. home of my ancestors ❤️

[@John-902]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@norahsearle7237]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@John-902]

@@norahsearle7237 you're welcome 😊

[@davidlyons3394]

Probably the best version I've heard. Golden voice with excellent range.

[@damcar4994]

Best Irish folk voice I’ve heard here.Tremendous version. Why am I only hearing it for first time now?

[@marygallagher1917]

Wow! What a wonderful voice! What a gift you have Don, thank you so much. ,

[@deirdreferriter6805]

Who the hell are the 79 dislikes. Beautiful singer!

[@tarrant796]

I remember just this year you put this song on Facebook for my grandad Dennis allen rip

[@65martyfarty]

i think this is one of the most beautiful haunting songs ive ever heard....

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[@egg99man1]

this is a beautiful rendition of a beautiful , and haunting song. there is no need to disparage other performers. why? Don is awesome, so are others. lets enjoy them all/

[@corribfisher]

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[@irishfield1]

Grand singing and so beautiful song Don so well done adore this ever thank you my friend

[@martinlintzgy1361]

Gotta be one of the best, if not the best singers in Ireland. Best version of this song.

[@jameshenrymurphy]

A treat to hear a lovely song sung by a mighty singer.Next I am going to listen him singing Skibereen.

[@irishfield1]

This so beautiful ever Don always love this song thank you my friend Don

[@randybyrne4865]

Saw Don in Ottawa about 4 or 5 years ago in Ottawa with Evans and Doherty and Tom Sweeney. Hope Don comes back to Ottawa again soon. Great version here Don.

[@shanemurphy9438]

I proudly played it for my loving friend malachy ward n to my family back west cork! In particular my uncle liam mc carthy n he fell in love with it!! Again thank u v much tom roche xx again fair play don what a voice!!!!

[@jeffdossett2855]

Absolutely Wonderful... Such a beautiful song an an amazing voice. Thank you. 🍀😀

[@christianfreedom-seeker934]

This is quite the tear-jerker! Well done!

[@SuperNoreena]

Such a unique voice!! My favourite version by far.

[@dorothy7249]

Toca en lo más profundo en mi corazón gracias

[@irishfield1]

Gorgeous singing Don so great song ever love this so much thank you amazing

[@tomasmcdermott6810]

My dad always loved your version don, he would always ask you to sing it

[@davidcruzierlongplaylist6900]

another famously man in the world awesome words powerful voice he sings very beautiful and sings deep in his heart soul God bless Amen 👍💚💙💛👍✌

[@hezh89ev2zw]

Great version of a great song.What a wonderful singer

[@nicolephillips7312]

Giving me goosebumps 🙏🏽

[@gaminghub5047]

Glad to be irish fab what an amazing talent well done Don,we saw in shannon airport fab, fab,a god given talent keep it up ur an angel in disguise

[@duhallowmusic]

From the exquisite intro by Frankie Gavin to the Masterful singing by Don to a Great song by Sean Mc Carthy!

[@corribfisher]

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[@raydunne1271]

First time hearing this man singing this song nothing but brilliant well don young man🤝🤝

[@oliviaoneill8058]

Beautiful song 1 off my favorite and my sister's husband Willie died a young man coming from limerick and she had there son Willie and his a fine young lad now his daddy Willie would be very proud u sing this song so beautiful ❤️ Don stiffe 🇨🇮☘️🇨🇮💚🤍🧡this song means alot to my sister it reminds her off her husband Willie who died on The roads every word is so true and beautiful god bless 🙏🇨🇮💚🤍🧡☘️🇨🇮☘️

[@kittymaher9395]

Beautiful rendition of this song 💚💚💚

[@clarebannerman]

Fair dues...great version Don....lets not forget the composer the great Seán McCarthy R.I.P.(brother of Mick who owned The Embankment Pub, Tallaght, Dublin the home of folk music in the 70's)

[@corribfisher]

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[@mickodonnell1446]

Sean and Mick were my uncle's, grew up listening to Sean sing his song's at family gatherings, also worked for Mick in the Embankment when it was in full flow, wonderful time's, great memories

[@leifear1648]

What a voice. great song from the war of Independence era. Could listen to it all night. weldone Don. Tír Chonaill abú.

[@corribfisher]

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[@eugenekiely2282]

Amazing song and a lovely man

[@johnronanmchale]

It was like you stripped out the soul of another time and laid it bare to the hills and the sea . Stunning.

[@josiesmith2773]

Wow! Amazing voice and beautiful song. Love it!

[@irishfield1]

So gorgeous voice and singing don this topsssss so much beautiful thank you my friend

[@marianlynch4829]

Omg...what a voice...and what a song...🥰🥰🥰

[@Anvanho]

Gives me chills up my spine .... incredible ... moving

[@corribfisher]

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[@punchion]

I just discovered this wonderful voice.Beautiful singing!

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[@catherinecurran9321]

I’ve loved Dons singing and playing for the past 10 years he has some brilliant songs and delivers every time I love his version of Waltzing for dreamers & a beautiful song he wrote about a young child called Celia Griffin

[@gerardwalsh4346]

Best version of this moving song. Thanks from Canada

[@jerrymongan7287]

what a wonderful singer Irish music really close to my Hart

[@irishfield1]

So gorgeous song and singing Don this so beautiful ever love this greatly thank you

[@bobstokes9377]

10 out of 10, can not stop playing this song

[@gerharte5630]

Bob Stokes. Great memories there use to take all the pears from the garden. What fun school was

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[@HostileButHonourable]

A magnificent version. There's a haunting quality about it.

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[@jimfee9847]

Beautiful song, beautifully sang

[@wjdavey3]

Wonderful and Soulful Don. Good on Ye. ❤️🎵

[@michealnee4828]

What a song what a voice. Absolutetley beautiful . When your alone and here this your not alone xx

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[@valmohan1140]

Beautiful Song performed by a very talented singer.Thanks

[@TheBlueskyson]

Beautiful Don. Did you know Jane Simmons, a new zealand lass living in Spiddle, Galway. She did a crackin version of this tune. ty 4 music

[@user-kv2bj9un6d]

Beautiful. Well sung

[@Tmmcc63]

Beautiful voice lad....tear and a smile of a lovely country side...keep it up!

[@irishfield1]

So gorgeous singing and voice fit for you Don amazing ever thank you so beautiful

[@breigedougan6612]

Beautiful song my daddy sang this song rip daddy ❤

[@johndowling9379]

I cannot understand the 35 thumbs down to this great Sean Mc,Carthy song from Limerick, sung by a brilliant singer. They can,t be Irish.😠😠😠😠😠.

[@josephflanagan6696]

Fienna Gael men.

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[@sukhadaadasi9552]

Heard Don Siffe sing at Phil Coulter in Loughrea hotel. Superb performance!

[@karentook3308]

Wow yr amazing Don 🇮🇪💚

[@eddiesweeney708]

What a voice beautiful ❤️

[@noelmcdonagh4287]

Will always look at this and think of my Aunt, forever missed RIP Winnie. the best

[@corribfisher]

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[@martincostelloe7051]

Don ,brilliant singer,Plays the guitar much like me,Great performer

[@charleylong9089]

What a wonderful voice

[@corribfisher]

Many thanks Charley... Don.

[@johnlynch6007]

There are men and there are singers and then there's Don Stiffe.....Beyond words Jonny

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[@essylou6242]

simply beautiful , that just touched my heart ......felt home ☘

[@sexyarseb1]

just sheer brilliance ...i love the song but you make it so easy to listen too love your voice keep up the good work

[@corribfisher]

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[@rebeve]

Great stuff another gem .

[@clarebannerman]

Great voice and a great ballad.

[@corribfisher]

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[@bredamcmahon287]

Beautiful singer would love see live gig some time in the near future.

[@shinemusicproduction]

Very impressed Don. As a fellow musician/singer. What interpretation. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

[@corribfisher]

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[@raydunne1271]

Absolutely brilliant ❤

[@josephhickey7382]

i think i heard this song years ago in my old house i completely forgot all about it

[@shanemurphy9438]

I just love ❤️ this song 🎵 n version well done don!! And a huge thank you to a very good n we'll respected friend of mine from cork!!! Tom D' Bomber Roche!!

[@shanemurphy9438]

He played this song for me 1 night in the kitchen of his own home 🏡 initially it sounded like a paul Brady song with the 1st few notes x

[@warrendunne8490]

beautiful song from a gentleman..well done don

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[@martinjosephconroy224]

Just the best Brilliant Don Don

[@joecoffey9257]

In dreams i see Shanagolden another great from Sean. Joe Coffey in Gloucester/Limerick

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[@JamesOdriscoll-ev4vp]

Did the song justice fair play

[@keithmcintyre7815]

Sweet Jesus pal stunning biggin

[@patricklyne2896]

A beautiful song

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[@declanhaughian99]

i hav nt heard a voice like this mans anywhere or at anytime he brings you in to the song with him..Don Stiffe you are what you are .

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[@aidykeenan5824]

Just brilliant 👍

[@eileennestor9274]

fantastic voice a lot of passion

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[@kimble0602]

absolutely beautiful don, super rendition, "keep it lit "

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[@preacaininternational5637]

A beautiful interpretation

[@PaulO-tt4lm]

Great man god bless you from donegal 🇮🇪