John Spillane and The Streets of Ballyphehane

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It has been a huge ambition of mine to catch up with the legendary songwriter John Spillane to film a song of his for Arbutus Yarns. We met in a graveyard in Ballyphehane, Cork, which used to be a rough part of town. It's better now, and has a tall story to tell. I think John successfully gets that story across in his words, and hopefully I have magnified his intent with my images. He pointed out to me during filming, that his father and grandparents were buried in the graveyard, so poignantly he also performed the song to them before we left. All in all, it was a gorgeous meeting, albeit surrounded and immersed in death, the spirit of commemoration was large in our hearts and hopefully comes across in this film.
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[@jimmycarrollgodblesspoland5521]

After 42 years away from Ballyphehane I’m back in Killeenreendowney ave , my beloved mothers grave is on the right hand side of Fr Matthews memorial in St Joseph’s. cemetery,RIP mam

[@barrymahermusic]

Absolutely brilliant video with the best sound quality, guitar especially. John Spillane, what a gifted song-writer. Thanks!

[@PHC002]

The artists you film and your photography are superb. Cheers from Brazil!

[@irishfield1]

Amazing song and video to this exquisite John appreciate ever Remembrance Day .................thank you

[@irishfield1]

Amazing song and video I appreciate this ever John thank you awesome

[@bryanoooopj]

beautiful song and video. The chat with the gentleman at the end is very lovely

[@tamegomait]

Played hurling for the Hane🔥🔥🇮🇪

[@colmboohig7567]

Beautiful videos to go along with beautiful songs with beautiful lyrics

[@irishfield1]

This a great video Jhn and amazing song of awareness to those who gave thank you appreciate greatly

[@jamieholmes5443]

Hiya Myles. May I ask what you are filming with? I highly enjoy your work. Good job :)

[@marilynwargo6288]

Art and history. Thanks Myles! Beautiful.

[@davidcoughlan3619]

UP THE REBELS

[@irishfield1]

So great song we will never forget Those who Fought .........

[@mariannemcaleer746]

You've done it again, Myles. The quiet spot, the thoughtful song, the gorgeous sound of John Spillane's music - and then the man appearing out of nowhere to water his wife's flowers and urge simplicity. Truly brilliant.

[@irishfield1]

Grand song and video ever John this topsssss. appreciate ever thank you

[@JacksmillHuB13]

Thanks Myles, Great stuff. When I do be missing Cork I look at your films. Are you busy these days? Id like you to look at something for us in Wicklow. Drop me a comment and Ill make contact through site. Huw O'Toole

[@3ehahn]

Great work! Love the Irish fellow marveling at the self pompous stones round the yard! Good men all.

[@irishfield1]

So gorgeous singing and song remembering Those Who Fought ever thank you John

[@SuperPaudie]

Legend....

[@WoodwoseTransmissions]

Banger tune.

[@amultitudeofeverything6532]

Just stunning 💖

[@Alexandthemonstersband]

wow!

[@irishfield1]

Amazing ever video and song ever John amazing remeberances ever Grand respect ever those fought

[@diegozuliani3655]

John Spillane number 1

[@irishfield1]

So great song ever remembering the ones who fought ever amazing song ever John thank you

[@melindalemmon2149]

Wow John, what is holding up that amazing guitar...

[@ShirleyScannell]

See

[@Jungleland33]

Ironically this is mostly filmed in the parish of Turner's Cross.

[@davidomahony5000]

Incorrect

[@Jungleland33]

@@davidomahony5000 Are you aware that the dividing line between Turner's Cross and Ballyphehane parishes is Tory Top Rd?

[@tamegomait]

Idiot