John Sheahan "IRISH MEDLEY" (The Dubliners)

songs: (a) Marino Casino (b) Gerry Cronin's Reel (c) Denis Langton's Reel (d) Irish Washerwoman
The Dubliners 40 Years - Live from the Gaiety

[@cyrilclark5167]

No flashing lights, no fireworks, no elaborate backdrops, no sound systems - just pure music. What more can I say?

[@peterthornton1969]

No family get together this year due to covid so this will have to do....I always get a front seat in the house to enjoy John and Co...maybe next year.

[@lucreziadicocco2717]

you said it all mate

[@Fizzure3000]

No sound system? lol they have mics and speakers mate

[@cindydintn]

Not only is John Sheahan underappreciated, but so is Eamonn Campbell! He is so fantastic a guitar player. He matches John's playing perfectly!

[@adammoore442]

that's why the dubs are the best those two are legends

[@taxfreedollars]

He also matched Barney pretty well.

[@eikegehrts1773]

John Sheahan simply is the best (fiddler, tin whistle player, well maybe not the best banjo player ;) and, sadly, the last surviving member of the original formation of the Dubliners (Barny McKenna, Ciaran Bourke, John Sheahan, Luke Kelly, Ronny Drew). May they all rest in peace, as well as my old friend Jim McCann (member of the Dubliners 1974-1979), and may John still enchant us with his proficiency on the fiddle for many years to come.

[@tedaduffy]

you knew Jim McCann?

[@AlarMohan]

undeniable, irresistible music bringing calmness and pleasantness, immediately always brings me to ground , thanks for sharing , very majestic yet very humble, close to nature ::)

[@Marie-ly3kj]

Thank you for your comment and post

[@peadarocolmain4850]

The whole thing is just magic.

[@adamfairbrother7960]

I have watched John sheahan play the Irish washerwomen with Andre Rieu and a full orchestra but nothing beats him playing it with just Éamon on guitar

[@LeRiukk]

It's like Santa playing the best music ever

[@davidyy100]

+El Buen Santi haha yea, first thing that came to mind was santa

[@ccuuttww]

Santa from dublin

[@henryh2086]

santa and genuinely nice looking krampus

[@konstantineguruli]

John Sheahan is Irish Santa

[@konstantineguruli]

:D Eamonn Campbell would be happy to hear that, he is funny lad himself.

[@teodor5605]

So schön 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@gerardcolgan01]

Eamonn is a fantastic guitar player . His timing is impecable...Absolutely beautiful music

[@marieboutin9054]

John SHEAHAN is a great great musician. This is awesome. Mariethe from France

[@ianjeffery6744]

Proof that God loves us, and that She wants us to be happy!

[@maroangel8525]

I feel I'm in paradise When I listen Irish music.

[@suxcesss]

+Maro Angel In Ireland there once was paradise.

[@suxcesss]

Kyle O'Bryan Yeah, maybe not collectively, but there were for sure many places and times around the world where people lived in paradise. Shit, i personally lived in paradise for a couple of days.

[@Loki44220]

Someones "Paradise" could be "Back home" to a place many memories were made.. A place that reminds you of someone, Makes you feel good inside. My paradise is in the mountains where my dad and I get away from the city and dig for gold. A surfers paradise is a beach with that perfect wave.

[@roseannereddy9687]

My paradise is outside my back door! I live near the south-west coast of England. I'm a west coast kind of person. I'm surrounded by chartreuse green grass, big, craggy hills with trees, like the Swiss Alps, mild almost every day. Some wild life; hedgehogs, badgers, foxes, shrews etc. It's like home on the west coat of Ireland, by the sea, with towering cliffs and mountains - and the same chartreuse grass! Similar people and a similar atmosphere. Mmmm... Paradise.

[@roseannereddy9687]

Ps, I'm terminally ill, tho doing okay atm, and it sure concentrates the mind. Each day so lovely in my little parallel universe.

[@MrPHart]

I play most of these songs, however I play mostly by reading the score, and only know a few by heart. You can almost always tell when someone is playing from memory, it's the flow and the extras they throw in to trill it a bit more. I started play fiddle at age 58, now 72 but it's been a bit hard to put many of them into my memory. Maybe I can do it when I get to heaven, or maybe I'll only make it to the stairway! ℗.

[@mattymoi]

+Mr. P. Hart Ah you give me such hope! I am 54 and started playing the fiddle a year ago. It's never too late to learn. :)

[@abiezercoppe8886]

*Tunes* not songs. ... and no, it's never too late to start learning :-)

[@williamblack4473]

Mr. P. Hart I'm sure you'll be going to heaven lad

[@jockellis]

Mr. P. Hart I started playing my great great grandfather's violin at 33 but didn't start fiddling until 35 years later - March '16 - and have improved - as one with no talent and dyslexia - more than in all the past years. Love Irish music. I can't remember much and have to use the sheet music.

[@davewiegmann5812]

My parents handed me my first violin at age 3. They're german and this is what we do...we play Beethoven and Mozart. ...but then they sent me to my violin teacher who was an Irishman and a fiddle master. ...and I always had much more fun ripping through those Irish reels and jigs. Those classical compositions require so much precision that you can't dance around much. You have to really keep your eyes on the sheet with most of that stuff. The irish stuff you can memorize eventually with enough repetition...doesn't make it any less difficult. There's some Irish stuff I can't play at all, or even come close too, but I'm considered a very good classical violinist. Mediocre Irish player. Anyway, I love both my home culture and the Irish culture. I love everything about the beautiful, soulful, poetic Irish people and I'm married to a gal from Donegal. Love our European heritage. We must protect it from globalization. ..oh and the bluegrass from the USA is great too, it has tons of roots in Ireland.

[@jimaitken1859]

Love listening to John Sheehan playing , he’s a maestro

[@paulvanaalen8204]

After nearly 9 months of quarantaine this still makes me smile, lovelely and beautifull

[@augustinepa1240]

666777777777ytguu

[@janaholicka7594]

Me too

[@paulvanaalen8204]

@@augustinepa1240 thanks for that👍🏻😉

[@BoogieTimeDownUnder]

I think John Sheahan is one that's not usually in the spotlight but he's been crankin' out the fiddle parts as well as the tin whistle parts for a while, and he's mighty talented! I wonder what he's like as a person

[@lipliner07]

I saw John, Eamonn and Barney and few other musicians play all the the Dubliners classics in Vicar Street a few years ago. It was by far the best concert I'd been to in years and I got to share it with my mam. John played The Marino waltz and it was magical. So sad that Eamonn and Barney have since passed. I loved their energy on stage. Just incredible 😍

[@lizritchie7223]

Would loved to have been there with those 3❤

[@MisterPeterColeman]

Just let them at it. Two real musicians. Well done guys.

[@Quarton]

I just LOVE to hear these two master musicians play! Awesome! America has been Blessed by the Irish who came, bringing their music with them! This music lifts the spirits as nothing else can!

[@theamazing39]

I had the chance to meet John Sheahan in person ... and even play with him .. he's sure the nicest person you can imagine.

[@henryhorner3182]

Not Irish but married to a first-generation Irish lady. Love their music!

[@tomswinburn1778]

Irish music always puts a smile on my face. The Irish have faced way more than their share of bad times, but somehow manage to make the most optimistic music. I'm very glad about that.

[@tdavani]

A glass of Guinness never hurts😊

[@rogerfindlay6836]

Fantabulous! Bravo! More please! R.

[@davidreddington2842]

hope you are keeping well john what a star god bless you xxx

[@ivanstan434]

Nejlepší dva staříci, umějí to roztočit 😘

[@vampire99999]

Beautiful piece of music emotional 😮😮😮😮😮

[@redtails]

It's the beard. The violin is played by the beard.

[@redhorsburgh..2345]

Yes it is... You see it is a Rory beard ... Of the best kind.

[@peterlim5730]

you make me giggle!

[@drjmansplace5174]

@@redhorsburgh..2345 Aye. It's played by ye beards and a snip of whiskey.

[@ConsairtinFergus]

According to a book 30 years old, the bushiest beard of all the Dubliners...

[@eddielee6490]

Theres a wee person hiding in and playing from the beard !?

[@marcyjohnson5393]

The Irish in me melts my heart when I hear music like this.

[@Papaslug1960]

All the talent we have lost from this band over the years is heartbreaking ..

[@SomerledDesign]

Love the music. Thought this might help someone. a) Marino Casino - 00:39 b) Gerry Cronin's Reel - 05:17 c) Denis Langton's Reel - 06:35 (I think) d) Irish Washerwoman - 07:50

[@12rednas]

SomerledDesign thanks i was just to ask in the comment what the names of the song were :)

[@longschlongsilver7628]

06:33

[@ilovemydog6847]

Thank you so much for posting the names of these pieces. It was so very kind of you ❤️😊👍🏻

[@angela_idil]

Thanks😊

[@rahulmilan1458]

Thank you kind man

[@janinedurelle8961]

Superbe , j'adore. Quel joli morceau .

[@MrRamazanLale2]

Give that man a pot of gold

[@mobwatch8119]

Many years ago, I would put my daughter to sleep to MarinoCasino, when she was about 1. I had noticed her becoming relaxed and falling asleep while it was being played. Soon enough, I would play it 5-6 times in a row each night; her father got sick of it. Wonderful memories. :)

[@shannonbrewer3280]

You know great musicians when there's only two of them and they have the whole audience engaged with them. Wish I could see something this awesome live. Maybe someday we won't be in quarantine 2020. 😊

[@HikoIwa]

I cannot die until I get to Dublin.

[@ryankelly2851]

Happy 81st birthday John 🎻

[@FOC-xu2kw]

John Sheahan is 80 years young now😊

[@rdyrk8405]

Irish music is truly the BEST !!! It makes me happy every time i listen to it 🤗💖

[@flatfluters]

Absolutely brilliant....the best ! 👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@sakseter89]

May John Sheahan live forever! such an inspiration and amazing entertainer.

[@kirstenbechmann5446]

😊😊

[@hannukilpelainen3939]

Real folk and masters of instruments, again and again. That's what we need with love. Thank you.

[@diantab4691]

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[@adammoore442]

they are both masters of their craft

[@Michajeru]

I really liked that! From the beginning it was great but when he switched to the tin whistle it was fabulous. The tin whistle brought to the tune a really authentic Irish quality. Such a humble but noble instrument. Love it!

[@NoCommentaryGamer6]

John Sheahan (born 19 May 1939) is an Irish musician and composer. He joined The Dubliners in 1964 and played with them until 2012 when The Dubliners' name was retired following the death of founding member Barney McKenna.[1] As of June 2022, he is the last surviving member of the definitive lineup of the Dubliners. Early years and musical apprenticeship John Sheahan was born in Dublin on 19 May 1939. His father, a native of Glin, County Limerick, was a member of the Garda Síochána (the Irish Police Force) stationed in Dublin.[2] He is the great-nephew of Patrick Sheahan, a Dublin Metropolitan Policeman, who in 1905 died trying to save the life of a pipe workman who was overcome by toxic exhalations in a sewer on Hawkins Street, Dublin, where a memorial statue stands today.[3] He went to school at the local Christian Brothers in Marino, Dublin, where he received his first musical education, learning the tin whistle. This experience was shared with Paddy Moloney, who later founded The Chieftains, and Leon and Liam Rowsome, sons of the piper Leo Rowsome. When he was about twelve years old he began to take an active interest in music and soon he was to transfer the musical knowledge gained on the whistle to a fiddle he found lying around at home. Enthusiastically supported and encouraged by his parents, he attended the Municipal School of Music (now known as the Dublin Institute of Technology) where he studied classical violin for more than five years.[2] During this time he continued to maintain his interest in Irish traditional music, which sometimes led him to improvise on the classics by putting in a few embellishments. His tutor would not approve his "composing"; however, Sheahan continued to apply the classical technique to his traditional playing which would ultimately lead to the development of his unique style, gaining him a number of awards at various feiseanna (festivals of Irish traditional music, dancing, poetry and literature).[2][4] His interest in American bluegrass fiddle music[2] also influenced his style, as can be heard in tunes like "Flop Eared Mule" (also called "Donkey Reel"), recorded with The Dubliners in 1968,[5] 1969[6] and 1983.[7] Career with The Dubliners Sheahan played with a number of bands around the country until he met The Dubliners in the early 1960s.[4] At that time, the group consisted of Ronnie Drew, Barney McKenna, Ciarán Bourke, and Luke Kelly. He joined the band in 1964, together with Bobby Lynch. Both musicians had been playing during the interval at concerts and usually stayed on stage for the second half of the show. When Luke Kelly moved to England in 1964, Lynch was taken on as his temporary replacement; when Kelly returned in 1965, Lynch left the band and Sheahan stayed.[8] He is the only member of the Dubliners to have had a formal musical education.[2] John Sheahan Dubliners Tour After 50 years of playing and after the death of founding member Barney McKenna, in the autumn of 2012, Sheahan announced the retirement of The Dubliners by the end of the 50th-anniversary tour.[9] The last formation of the band featured Sheahan himself, Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Patsy Watchorn and Gerry O'Connor. After The Dubliners In 2013 Sheahan went on tour with Jane and Shane in Denmark[10] playing classical music and some famous Irish jigs such as The Irish Washerwoman. He also joined in some informal sessions in pubs in Dublin featuring other Irish musicians and Luke Kelly's brother Jim Kelly. In April 2013 he had his own documentary on RTÉ about his life and career with The Dubliners the programme being titled John Sheahan - A Dubliner. In May he went into Dundalk Primary School to talk about his career with The Dubliners.[11][12] In October 2013, Sheahan was on The Late Late Show on RTÉ with Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains and performed a jig together on the tin whistle.[13] Sheahan said he was working on a solo album which would contain a collection of unrecorded compositions he had written over the past 50 years and was developing a book containing his poetry.[14] He played at Templebar Tradfest in Dublin City Hall in January 2014.[15] In April 2014, Sheahan was awarded two Irish Film and Television Awards for the television documentary John Sheahan - A Dubliner.[16] On 10 April 2014 Sheahan was part of Ceiliúradh at which he and other Irish musicians performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Irish presidential visit to the UK. He sang a verse of "The Auld Triangle" and played the fiddle to accompany other musicians.[17][18] In June 2014 he performed at a special fundraising concert in Dublin raising money in aid of cystic fibrosis. In September 2014, he performed with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Gearoid Grant, live in Meeting House Square for Culture Night 2014.[19] Other contributions Composing his own music has been one of Sheahan's interests for many years. This led in the 1980s to a big chart hit with "The Marino Waltz" charting at No.4 in Ireland. The tune was subsequently covered by a number of other artists and was followed by the release of an album of original instrumental pieces, written and recorded together with classical guitarist Michael Howard. The album, entitled "In Our Own Time", was released in 1987.[20] Another album, entirely of Sheahan's compositions, was released in 2008 with the title "The Marino Suite" and features the Young European Strings Chamber Orchestra[21] as a supporting ensemble to his fiddle playing.

[@TheOlivergrundy]

People often forget - because John is such an awesome fiddler, that he is an amazing whistle player as well - check out his early versions of the belfast hornpipe :)

[@Skriften]

Dungeons and dragons. I'd wish I could have him with me as a "Bard" in my company of fellows.

[@Peterburzenka]

Luke is listening from Fiddler's Green John's playing and smiles.

[@iam5692]

On a scale of 1 to 10, I give them a 100.

[@mariankeogh241]

I AM,,,,,NO SUCH THING

[@owencoll8474]

OK thanks

[@owencoll8474]

Let me dance

[@brendanfribley148]

That change in reels at 7:48 is just amazing!!!

[@dawnmurphy3225]

Is there no end to the talent? just goes on and on.....

[@kannlowery]

Beautiful music…sounds very like O’Carolan….

[@liamog03]

I had a great conflab with Eamonn a few years ago in Matt Molloys pub in Westport ,a very gentle person who shielded his huge talent so well. Cherish the memory.

[@TristenDurocher]

When he brought out that flute my heart beat a little faster, and my mind became peaceful.

[@adammoore3605]

master at work j sehan the best fiddler in Ireland

[@TheSniala]

Only one word: amazing!!

[@MarieChantalDouine]

absolutely gorgeous Thanks alot for sharing I love him lol Thunder Heart have anice evening

[@mariankeogh241]

Thunder Heart Slainte na buachailli na h-Eireann!!!!!

[@klausulmer8306]

I was threetimes working in Ireland, since I love this country and its music!!

[@owencoll8474]

OK thanks just listened Drunk Sorry Cryin

[@Ismaeldima17]

Belíssimo estilo de música, simplesmente incrível!

[@davidtrout540]

Love you guys thank you!

[@valerielynnryan6225]

WONDERFUL!

[@democolor42]

Super! Excellent!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@drhkleinert3245]

At the end Barney, John, Jim, Sean, Ronny, Paddy and Eamonn...legendary...wow

[@Lem0nsquid]

nothing better to see then those playing with large smiles

[@X1c0h]

I watch videos in youtube since a long time and I never have wanted to leave a comment. I discovered The Dubliners yesterday and I felt like: "How I never heard of them?" So I want to thank The Dubliners, because now I know my soul has a piece of Molly!

[@trippymemez8759]

I love Dublin, I love the Dubliners.

[@Thunder036]

Love the Dubliners, love this music, and love John's beard!!!

[@patricklynch9869]

My father could play any instrument and was amazing x

[@pmchamlee]

I do love you fellows; Much obliged to you for the joy you bring me! 🤠

[@benjaminbarker7686]

RIP, Eamonn Campbell. We've lost a master to the great ceilidh in the hereafter. The Dubliners and their music are the best evidence we have of a loving creator, by whatever name.

[@manoshez]

Beautiful music!

[@brendabrown7864]

Take me to Ireland 🇮🇪 so beautiful 💚🎻💚

[@Michajeru]

It really wowed me when he played that tin whistle in the first tune.

[@keilafsc]

Great! I am Brazilian and I do love Ireland and Irish music!

[@Brego15]

What a perfect duet. John plays just beautifully especially with the pin whistle and it's just a pure joy to watch Eamonn play.

[@julesviolin]

Had the pleasure of Jamming with John into the early hours in 2019 at Casey's Bar at the Fiddlefair Baltimore. He must have played over 100 Walzes that weekend a lot of them he wrote himself. He's also written a little book of poems. Absolute legend ❤❤❤

[@Andrea-uw8gy]

Wonderful music!!

[@davesiler4064]

John Sheahan is the world's best. Erin go bragh!

[@jerryowen5053]

Agrees greatly with me Irish ways. Thank you very much

[@oscardelatorrealvarez6235]

I.m spanish....but I.m loved your culture and folk...your history. Long live to Eire..Ireland..Hibernia.

[@gosuc]

..same with me,although I am from Germany, I have spend some time in Dublin and fell in love with the country, thheir people and their music ... God bless Ireland ..

[@seanr4384]

I always loved the dubliners but havent listened to them as much till i left ireland almost gives me a feeling of being home " home is where the heart is" rip the dubliners

[@derrickmurphy6040]

Rip Eamonn you were always so happy and always smiling farewell old friend .thank you for the music craic and laughter.

[@davidtrout540]

My grandmother is from World War II and I miss Welsh cookies. You guys ever down and by Florida holler

[@aleksandrayasmin1521]

I love Irish music Beautiful , thank you both. I love washerwomen too!

[@sentimentaloldme]

_I saw John play these tunes last Wed, Night 20/11/19 (ten years after this video was uploaded)...The man is now 80 years young and looked younger in real life than in the above video. Unfortunately the above guitarist (Eamonn Campbell) passed on a few months ago and Michael Howard (Classical Guitarist) played with him on the night. It was one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever attended.._

[@L4dyN1ghtr04d]

I love how they admire and respect each other, these talented men always cheer me up! I hope some day I could travel to Ireland and hear some Irish music :)

[@antoniojosetavarescanhoto8456]

It is my deram but i AM sure That One day i Will be there

[@denisgalvin5576]

@@antoniojosetavarescanhoto8456 x

[@elginabeth]

Beautiful!

[@marianmurray8869]

Love this, beautiful music.

[@PierreCarrus]

Très belle interprétation de ces deux artistes. Bravo !!

[@jackieshmueli1850]

Just what I need for the soul today,with thanks and love from Israel.

[@raullopeznan3308]

This music makes me fly away

[@SuperRonor]

What great talent.. Thanks for sharing your magnificent performance and magical tunes ...

With a very chaotic living in the city, this is just heaven for the ears

[@aleksandrayasmin1521]

Here it is . Thank you, as if my message reached to you Nr. Sheshan.

[@davidgates2318]

I have always been enamored with the Irish. I absorbed anything Irish after I found out as a boy they are a major part of my fathers roots. Great people the Irish

[@15LaDell]

Mmmm ooooh you lying, why you lying.

[@scchin81]

OMG....what awesome performance!!!! Bravo!!

[@OliverBootle1]

Lovely Tune.Charming playing.

[@Lisnageeragh]

John Sheahan...a great musician... a classically trained fiddler as far as I know.

[@guavajellyjam]

Beauty personified and expressed . Glorious stuff !

[@jorgjacobi5386]

i love it

[@valentuss]

I adore this so so much! My heart is there! Adore Ireland!