Iarla Ó Lionáird and Steve Cooney - Mo Ghile Mear |

Enjoy 'Mo Ghile Mear' from Iarla Ó Lionáird and Steve Cooney's #Courage2020 performance in the National Gallery of Ireland last Tuesday.
#Courage2020 is supported by Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Intel Ireland and RTÉ.

[@gerodriscoll4143]

Iarla has to have one of the purest voices ever with beautiful accompaniment by the one and only me Steve Cooney. Our language is beautiful made all the more melodic by this song and Iarl’s singing. Sar cheoil!

[@12crows1]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@genfac2011]

Flanagan'

[@watchdog3640]

Being from Germany I don't understand a word of the lyrics but nevertheless enjoyed this outstandingly beautiful and perfect rendition.

[@ralforlich1730]

@@watchdog3640 Es ist ein jakobitisches Klagelied über Bonnie Prince Charlie in Schottland.

[@watchdog3640]

@@ralforlich1730 Don't know much about history ...

[@kanpasolo171717]

Congratulations.! Magnificent song that sounds wonderful in Irish. We sing it in Basque, the only Paleo-Arctic language in Europe still alive.

[@ciaranhiggins5736]

Any link to someone signing it it in basque?

[@kanpasolo171717]

Of course Ciaran. "Jon Zaharra" Mikel Markez (2014/11/14 - Astra, Gernika)

[@maricarmengainza9475]

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[@mrkipling1980]

It is not the same lyrics or meaning in basque as in irish but the melody is the same

[@kennedyobrien1]

Best rendition I ever heard of this song, I really wish Iarla would do an actual recording of this song, he was born to sing it and it suits him down to the ground

[@micheal2733]

An ceann is fearr ar KZbin. Tá an Gaeilge a tá sé ag canadh go hálainn ar fad...The pronouncations, phrasings, timing and guitar backing are outstanding..Is cuimhin liom ag éisteacht leis on amhrán seo caoga blian ó shin agus Séamus Mac Mathúna as contae an Clár a chanadh.

[@Emerald.353]

A magnificent Irish song by two of the most amazing artists. ☘️

[@niallflynn3354]

I’m Irish and I don’t have clue what he saying but I’m going to go back and learn gaelige because this is beautiful and I’m 35 years old and ashamed I can’t speak my language. I need to learn my language 😢🇮🇪☘️ such a beautiful language and our culture is the best in the world ❤️ and my grammar too because I can’t write at all 😂😂

[@dal_riata_music]

Maith an fear tú féin, a chara. Adh mór is beir bua! ☘️

[@eoghancasserly3626]

I don't know if you if you looked up the meaning behind the song, but I'll do my best to summarise. This song is originally an ode to Bonnie Prince Charles, whom the Irish hoped would be their saviour from religious persecution. It was disguised as a love song because it was treasonous. The title apparently either means "My dashing darling" or "My gallant hero" depending on the translation. The significance of dedicating this to the president is the highest praise that he could receive in the form of a song.

[@noelreynolds3081]

How has it been going for you?

[@Casinooos]

That's beautiful! Good luck!

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

An mhaith ar fad...

[@user-ec7cx6zt2y]

These two men pour beauty into their musical talents what a God given gift

[@diannemacdonald9390]

I fell in love with his voice when I went to see the movie Brooklyn. There wasn't a dry eye in the theatre. Tá an t-amhrán seo á chanadh go hálainn agat freisin. Go raibh míle maith agat tú féin.

[@tittilandia]

Love from Italy, so beatyfull song...

[@seanog4756]

Forza Italia

[@henryhairbag]

Thank you italy has many wonderful singing voices

[@eileennestor9274]

What a beautiful voice Love listening to him the words just flow out of him

[@greggtaylor1110]

Hi how are you doing

[@bie_m]

This man has one of the most beautiful voices I ever had the honour to hear. I've heard his version of Mo ghile mear a few years ago. Today I accidentally came across this video and I'm really not disappointed. What a gift! God bless you, Mr Ó Lionáird for sharing it with the World.

[@marydillon8030]

Saw Iarla Ó Lionáird live last night in Newbridge Co Kildare in Riverbank Theatre performing with Cormac McCarthy & Matthew Berrill. Stunning performance & fabulous evening. Finished off by singing Casadh An Tsúgáin. Stellar.

[@pmathews109]

My goodness, I’m sitting here in San Francisco during the Pandemic (as Dún Dealgan) and trying to learn the lyrics to Sé Mo Laoch, I was doing all right until I listened to Liarla and Steve, my God, absolutely brilliant. I think I won’t bother.

[@ngatiarihi8502]

Do bother

[@lanagold385]

I came from the Dublin Choir Arrangement by Desmond Earley and I am staying. This is pure art.

[@brugerper]

Props to Steve and the beautiful playing

[@catherinetyrrell3242]

I’m having this song at my funeral, this is the best rendition I have heard ❤

[@annagoretti5253]

Just so heart warming and beautiful God bless you

[@christyle9058]

Go hiontach ar fhad. Das ist so schön, ich kann es immer wieder hören

[@baizhanghuaihai2298]

The two of em…legends and this is why. Go raibh mile maith agaibh.

[@Ensign_Roque]

That's so beautifull that I have no words to describe it.

[@user-ec7cx6zt2y]

His voice reminds me of the street singers from when l was a child here in Ireland Awesome!

[@dal_riata_music]

Bhí sin go hálainn ar fad, a chairde. Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

[@pmathews109]

Tír gan teanga is ea tír gan a hanam.

[@emeraldart1]

That has the be the voice and rendition of this song ever. Clarity, power and emotion. Many people could learn from this.

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

Probably the word 'best' should be inserted between 'be' and 'the voice'.

[@simonidastankovic2627]

Agree.

[@littleelsematters-vd6wj]

@@jamesstuartbrice420 are you drunk?

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

This has to be the best rendition of this song ever. I think this is a better version of the first sentence.

[@littleelsematters-vd6wj]

@@jamesstuartbrice420 thank you, dear. you set it right in more ways than just one. i had taken your first comment for sarcasm, directed at someone who had jumbled his words out of sheer enthusiasm for a beautiful song beautifully sung. i apologize.

[@kimmiemcgaw8287]

Glorious! Got to see them in Cork 5 years ago. Grateful for this post!

[@pearsedunne8246]

Absolutely beautiful. The singing is exquisite and the guitar, my real passion, is, as always, from an amazing and totally beautiful planet, occupied by the honerable Mr Steve Cooney. Thank you both XX

[@simonidastankovic2627]

Thank you IARLA, Thank you STEVE.

[@NoName-qr5jg]

Just one word : marvelous. I've just discovered that singer and the voice has simply upset me.

[@maryobrien6115]

Mesmerising! 🎼🎼🎼

[@anare4333]

God bless you both!🙏😘

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

Beautiful rendition of this wonderful song! One of my favorite versions, alongside of Mary Black's singing of it. deep feeling, reflective and memorable. What I like is that this version is more intimate and understated, the simplicity enhances the effect. The guitar accompaniment is elegant and unobtrusive and does not steal the show from the text. Without knowing Gaelic, I have a feeling that something very significant is being sung. Someone once told me that Gaelic is now just a hobby because everyone speaks English or French. But it is also culture and history and worth treasuring and carrying on.

[@simonidastankovic2627]

I totally agree

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

@@tonymolloy6165 that is good, I have learned a lot from your comments!

[@tonymolloy6165]

@@jamesstuartbrice420 My comment seems to have disappeared!! But thanks anyway ;-)

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

@@tonymolloy6165 That is too bad. I did not do anything to any comments, perhaps the youtube editors did something. If a song or text is copyrighted, it may not be allowed to cite it in comments, even if well-intentioned. I would guess it is automated, there must be millions of citations in your tube videos. It might not happen with less well known songs and texts.

[@tonymolloy6165]

@@jamesstuartbrice420 No I'm not saying you did it. It just disappeared. That can happen I suppose, you never know what goes on behind thhe scenes with these comment boards ;-)

[@TimEdeyMusic]

The best of the best

[@johncassidy2576]

There are those who say our native Irish language is no longer important. A country that loses its language loses its soul.

[@simonidastankovic2627]

TRUE !

[@égpégpégp]

- Tír gan teanga, Tír gan anam

[@hellmunddegenhard]

especially if it is unique from that country!

[@michaeljordan3422]

WOW BRILLIANT Performance Guys

[@Rach1688]

Beautiful! Thank you so much!

[@sentimentaloldme]

Amhrán mo chroi..Go hiontach ar fad..🇮🇪

[@annmareesharkey6970]

So so beautiful!

[@seanok3498]

Absolutely Dynamite boys, thank ye

[@johannaappel730]

So beautiful ♥️

[@pauljoyce4894]

Magical

[@BaroqueIrishfiddle]

Ba maith chugam! Go haílann! As gaeilge go bracht

[@Murtbansha]

Amhrán Náisiúnta na hÉireann. Maith sibh beirt.

[@glennmeyer4539]

Beautiful

[@jamisonirishman8216]

😆😭👏🇮🇪 this was really beautiful

[@ElMcMeen1a]

Love this!!

[@charlieridgway3824]

Fantastic.

[@gustavocortesmunizaga814]

bellísimo

[@seamusmcguire8657]

Fíor-galanta Iarla agus Steve!

[@johnmurphy6750]

Beautiful!

[@Mell1888]

Angelic.

[@galtbarber2640]

Go hálainn ar fad! Aoiḃinn liom é a ċloisteáil! Tá an ḃeirt agaibh eirimiúil, cliste, talannaċ! Gaċ raṫ ar an obair!

[@jasminelabianco4460]

Mi sono innamorata❤

[@user-uv8xl1qq8g]

(1:20) _Seal da rabhas im' mhaighdean shéimh,_ _'S anois im' bhaintreach chaite thréith,_ _Mo chéile ag treabhadh na dtonn go tréan_ _De bharr na gcnoc is i n-imigcéin._ For a while I was a gentle maiden And now a spent worn-out widow My spouse ploughing the waves strongly Over the hills and far away (1:47) _Sé mo laoch, mo Ghile Mear,_ _Sé mo Chaesar, Ghile Mear,_ _Suan ná séan ní bhfuaireas féin_ _Ó chuaigh i gcéin mo Ghile Mear._ He is my hero, my dashing darling He is my Caesar, dashing darling. I've had no rest from forebodings Since he went far away my darling. (2:14) _Bímse buan ar buaidhirt gach ló,_ _Ag caoi go cruaidh 's ag tuar na ndeór_ _Mar scaoileadh uaim an buachaill beó_ _'S ná ríomhtar tuairisc uaidh, mo bhrón._ Every day I am constantly sad Weeping bitterly and shedding tears Because our lively lad has left us And no news from him is heard alas. (2:42) _Sé mo laoch, mo Ghile Mear,_ _Sé mo Chaesar, Ghile Mear,_ _Suan ná séan ní bhfuaireas féin_ _Ó chuaigh i gcéin mo Ghile Mear._ (3:08) _Ní labhrann cuach go suairc ar nóin_ _Is níl guth gadhair i gcoillte cnó,_ _Ná maidin shamhraidh i gcleanntaibh ceoigh_ _Ó d'imthigh uaim an buachaill beó._ The cuckoo sings not pleasantly at noon And the sound of hounds is not heard in nut-filled woods, Nor summer morning in misty glen Since he went away from me, my lively boy. (3:35) _Sé mo laoch, mo Ghile Mear,_ _Sé mo Chaesar, Ghile Mear,_ _Suan ná séan ní bhfuaireas féin_ _Ó chuaigh i gcéin mo Ghile Mear._ (4:02) _Marcach uasal uaibhreach óg,_ _Gas gan gruaim is suairce snódh,_ _Glac is luaimneach, luath i ngleo_ _Ag teascadh an tslua 's ag tuargain treon._ Noble, proud young horseman Warrior unsaddened, of most pleasant countenace A swift-moving hand, quick in a fight, Slaying the enemy and smiting the strong. (4:29) _Sé mo laoch, mo Ghile Mear,_ _Sé mo Chaesar, Ghile Mear,_ _Suan ná séan ní bhfuaireas féin_ _Ó chuaigh i gcéin mo Ghile Mear._ (4:58) _Seinntear stair ar chlairsigh cheoil_ _'s líontair táinte cárt ar bord_ _Le hinntinn ard gan chaim, gan cheó_ _Chun saoghal is sláinte d' fhagháil dom leómhan._ Let a strain be played on musical harps And let many quarts be filled With high spirit without fault or mist For life and health to toast my lion. (5:29) _Ghile mear 'sa seal faoi chumha,_ _'s Eire go léir faoi chlócaibh dubha;_ _Suan ná séan ní bhfuaireas féin_ _Ó luaidh i gcéin mo Ghile Mear._ Dashing darling for a while under sorrow And all Ireland under black cloaks Rest or pleasure I did not get Since he went far away my dashing darling.

[@jimmcveigh4313]

Astonishing.

[@nancymaguire1697]

Awesome

[@brynjames3779]

Brought a tear to my eye. I'd love to sing this song but I don't speak Gaelic. Maybe I can learn on Duolingo

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

Ar aghaidh leat!

[@Fústarman]

Wow.

[@mccarthys2410]

go haoibhinn go deo

[@connopv]

Nice.

[@ProZone0192]

Hi! Could I use this video in a film project for college? Thank youuu

[@moanwhite9100]

Can someone please send the link onto the rest of the songs they played that night including the instrumental from Steve. Cannot find it anywhere. Two superstars!

[@zsofiszabo6587]

❤

[@FrancisMcShane]

Go hálainn!

[@lesberkley3821]

This and Mary Black are far and away the best performances of this. Nevertheless, Erse/Irish Gaelic is a strange language.

[@user-fs7fy6pz6z]

Go hiontach ar fad!!

[@damianflanagan7359]

An Alainn ar fad.....

[@stan4620]

I only wished he would have done a duet with Mary Black

[@tizianae]

I'll learn irish only to be able to sing this song .

[@eimearthebeamer]

duolingo!

[@littleelsematters-vd6wj]

good luck.

[@NSResponder]

Charlie's cause was dubious, but if he'd won we'd have missed out on a lot of great music...

[@irlpol]

Thar cionn. GRMA

[@radioop39]

For Shane

[@moanwhite9100]

Can someone upload the song Steve played on his own on this show

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

It makes me wish Gaelic were not a dying language.

[@SirReginaldBumquistIII]

There's life in the oul girl yet

[@johnbuckley5351]

It's not

[@eboysam1437]

What are the guitar chords to this version?

[@ruthk618]

Who is her background singer??

[@lafenomenologa]

Does anybody have the scores?

[@emilyaislinn6684]

Seal da rabhas i m' mhaighdean shéimh, 's anois i' m' bhaintreach chaite thréith, Mo chéile ag treabhadh na dtonn go tréan De bharr na gcnoc is i n-imigéin. curfa:- 'Sé mo laoch, mo ghile mear, 'sé mo chaesar, gile mear, suan ná séan ní bhfuaireas fhéin ó chuaigh i gcéin mo ghile mear. Bímse buan ar buairt gach ló, ag caoi go cruaidh 's ag tuar na ndeór mar scaoileadh uaim an buachaill beó 's ná ríomhtar tuairisc uaidh, mo bhrón. curfa Ní labhrann cuach go suairc air neóin is níl guth gadhair i gcoillte cnó, ná maidín shamhraidh i gleanntaibh ceoigh ó scaoileadh uaim an buachaill beó. curfa Marcach uasal uaibhreach óg, gas gan gruaim is suairce snódh, glac is luaimneach, luath i ngleo ag teascadh an tslua 's ag tuargain treon. curfa Is cosúil é le hAonghus Óg, le Lughaidh Mac Chéin na mbéimeann mór, le Conchubhar cáidhmhac Náis na nós, taoiseach aoibhinn Chraoibhe an cheoil. curfa Ach seinntear stair ar chlairsigh cheoil is líontair táinte cárt ar bord le hintinn ard gan chaim, gan cheo chun saoghal is sláinte d' fháil dom leon. curfa ó luadh i gcéin mo ghile mear lyricstranslate.com

[@Zurzi]

A brilliant song But I’ll never forget Michael D signing off an extension to the covid cert for entry to public houses, hotels and hospitals People left in hospitals to die alone wondering where there family were Most will sing your praises but I won’t forget that one Michael

[@BoogsieClarke]

Who is Micky Higgins? What's his values?

[@ngatiarihi8502]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_D._Higgins

[@079123466]

second 48 proud of who??????

[@trevscribbles]

Áras an Uachtarán (our Irish president)

[@mjw12345]

@@trevscribbles Indeed, we are extraodinarily fortunate, Robinson, McAleese, Higgins - all immense in Ireland and beyond.

[@AP-ez4wz]

Irish language course.

[@XmanSully]

No

[@079123466]

beta males

[@NickSoden]

Boring comment

[@SkippertheBart]

I'm sure they are very hurt, surrounded by adoring fans as they are. If they even heard you over the voices praising their names.

[@elitemangudai1016]

traditional men are the least beta. It takes a spine to be traditional especially in te age of wimps like you

[@ricejuice8982]

Da fuck does beta male mean?

[@SkippertheBart]

@@ricejuice8982 "Beta male" is a term used to categorize a captive behavior in wolf packs. Here, it is a slight on their manliness.

[@lilo7741]

Iarla reminds me of my former college professor 😁

[@davidbrennan3613]

Pure magic