MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS - "Irish Celebration" (Official Music Video)

PRODUCED BY - Ryan Lewis
VIOLIN - Andrew Joslyn
TRUMPET - Owuor Arunga
ADDITIONAL VOCALS - Tim Haggerty, Noah Goldberg
DIRECTOR: Stephan Gray
DP - Ryan Purcell
B CAMERA - Stephan Gray
C Camera - Ryan Lewis
AC - William Brody & Conor Hair
GAFFER - Tred Baylis
KEY GRIP - Blue Boy
HAIR/MAKEUP - Shawn Shelton
PRODUCER - Bret Seeger
EDIT - Stephan Gray

[@jeremydiesel7805]

I'm not Irish I'm black but I can truly appreciate a song that pays tribute and homage to ones race or ethnicity, this song unapologetically Irish it shows Macklemore isn't afraid to show where he comes from and wears the Hagerty name proudly I can admire that, as I said I'm not Irish but I love the hell of this song that's have a celebration huh??? Raise your glass if your proud to be Irish one time!!!!

[@markevers4936]

I love the song aswell, not Irish aswell, and the message is pretty nice to

[@JD1010101110]

Jeremy Diesel He's american not Irish and its insulting and frankly racist for him to claim otherwise.

[@markevers4936]

His origins lie in ireland

[@JD1010101110]

Mark Evers Well by that logic we are all african then

[@markevers4936]

Not that far away

[@toureskills3769]

I am Irish myself, and seeing all these comments hating on the Irish saying that we are weak, yet the British Army could not defeat the IRA, which is a paramilitary? They needed to resort to killing civilians to attempt to get at us, yet it is them who called the truces over the many years of conflict an yet they consider themselves a "superpower"? Don't make ignorant comments against the Irish just because you are uninformed of the truth, the censorship of the fight brought home to England is to blame for that. I end this, proud to be an Irish Republican, Tiocfaidh ar lá - Our Time Will Come

[@romulusaugustus7344]

Firstly, Killing civilians is a somewhat strategy of the British they used it in the Boer wars in an attempt to make the enemy surrender & it worked, Lord Kitchener was the man who thought of that so you can thank him. You're an Irish Republican that makes me laugh Republicans are just narrow minded twats. I have no issue with Nationalists but Republicans have a history of violence. The IRA was like a revolt it was no simple matter well the defeated them as the Provisional IRA demobilized hence why the Real IRA was created as they did not agree with the decision. You clearly know nothing on Britain or Ireland because as far as a war goes I think we won because Northern Ireland is still in the UK & also the IRA no longer has political support so if they tried anything big they would not get away with it anymore.

[@toureskills3769]

lewis bates You merely said that killing civilians is a "strategy" when it is clearly a war crime. You call Irish Republican's "narrow minded twats" when clearly the British don't give a shit about anyone but themselves? They invaded Ireland, the RIRA were in their right mind to protect what was their country, you think the English wouldn't do the same if they had been colonized? Notice how America reacted to it, the only difference is, the British were too afraid of losing this war as it would leave them "vulnerable" to attack from other countries as they may use this as a launch pad. If you can't respect the fact that people would give their lives for the freedom of their own country, like the English would have when the Normans invaded them in 1066. How can you consider that the war was won by the British Army when it was them, who had to pull out of the war. A "superpower" has to pull out of a war with a paramilitary? The problem with the British Army is that they don't know they are weak, they've always had the Americans backing them for some reason in which I don't understand, but that's irrelevant. I agree, that right now, the IRA shouldn't do anything due to the recession in the Republic of Ireland. The British invaded us, took our six counties, and ended up having to pay into our country for as long as it lasts. We'll enjoy the free cash, but another reason in which it wouldn't work is due to the Unionist party in Northern Ireland. They wouldn't agree to have us freed due to their loyalty to the Queen. But one day, Ireland will be a united country.

[@romulusaugustus7344]

Toure Skills Ireland won't be united. It is a strategy as such. I have no issue with the Irish as I am 1/4 Irish myself(Ulster) but I'm staying Loyal to the Monarchy. I have no issue with Irish Nationalist but hate Irish Republicans. America backs us because of alot of thing the USA was originally founded in British colonies. We made them rich during WW1/2 by them selling us weapons for a couple of years. Loads of people invaded the English that's why I probably have Viking ancestors,Norman etc the difference is we integrated but the Irish won't.

[@toureskills3769]

lewis bates After a while, there will be another uprising. Eventually we will get sick of it. We seen an example of this back in 1916 when there was no backing for the IRA, even by Irish people. But when the martyrs were executed disgracefully by the British Army, opinions changed. Once the Republic regain economic status I predict that there will be another uprising. You say that the English made America rich, when all they did was sell them weapons? That's no reason to back a country. When China turned communist, America still remained to trade with them even though that they were in conflict with them to avoid the domino theory as they came out as communist unexpectedly. Ireland was also invaded by the Normans so I don't see your point. It is not our duty to be invaded and integrate, you have a decision whether to fight for your freedom or be forever ruled by someone else. Notice how America broke free after being colonized by the British. Why do people not hate on the Americans? The reason for that is trade.

[@romulusaugustus7344]

Toure Skills America broke free because of taxes nothing to do with Patriotism for America that is a terrible & incorrect example. Well Britain & America have the same language, Britain was a superpower 2 superpowers making an alliance you aren't going to lose many wars are you? There is alot of British-Americans so obviously they would back it.

[@newparadigm7444]

Ireland Belongs to the Irish 🇮🇪

[@asadqudaibergen9850]

I'm here after Hind's Hall. Greetings from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿💚🇰🇼

[@marialopes9365]

Me too ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Peter-ni2ql]

Family size Kellog's?...🗡️🦁🪬⛑️👑🐦‍🔥 🏎️🔥🔥🔥🚨🌬️🔥🔥🗽🔥🔥🐲Cartoon upcs.... How's the grain belt going?..

[@asadqudaibergen9850]

@@Peter-ni2ql What are you talking about, dude?

[@InsideJacobsMind]

My Irish grandfather passed away last week, it was nice to come back and listen to this song :)

[@oscarisnotfunny2409]

I'm sorry for your loss, but i'm sure this song made you realise how proud of him you were :)

[@InsideJacobsMind]

That's nice man :D

[@joshh4526]

+InsideJacobsMind dude go fuck yourself

[@ryanlewis7735]

+watch_your_6 H go fuck ur self

[@marcribashernando7334]

+InsideJacobsMind Oh sorry dude i feel bad for you good that you were happy when you heard this song. Cheers chap

[@mikesullivan1197]

If you're Irish 👍

[@Bbslue7]

If you are any race, 🕊️💙🪽

[@nedal1alex123]

If you love freedom.

[@joshuasjericho3915]

❤ amen! 🎉

[@benhopka7403]

WPG Canada Belgian and Irish

[@JulsLittleBeirutAnarchy]

I'm a mixed brown boy, but, my Mother is part Irish.

[@lhatzia1]

2:29 The man playing Macklemore's dad was my SAT proctor! Haha during break he goes, "Anyone here know Macklemore?" Apparently there was a Craigslist ad to play Macklemore's dad, and sure enough that's him. He's a pretty cool teacher as well.

[@hannahvandehei4735]

Sure. Uh huh.

[@hannahvandehei4735]

+Tyler Garnica Only if you stop being a fucking inept moron and believing everything you see on the Internet.

[@hannahvandehei4735]

+Tyler Garnica Exceptions** And k sweetcheeks ✌🏻️

[@HipHopSavesLivestv]

I’m Black American and this is one of the dopest hip hop songs ever. Why? Because Hip Hop is about REPRESENTIN’ and this song does it to the absolute fullest!

[@beardzgorski8397]

who cares if ur Black? how is that relevant?

[@ianhenning2422]

Agreed My Brother 🙏❤️🙌✌️💪☘️

[@baffidistalin6880]

this is not hip hop😂😂

[@Irish-1916]

The Irish an black panthers hooked up in Belfast b4 because we received the same hate big love

[@corpselight7989]

Much love!

[@christ.6211]

after i listened to this song I felt so proud to be irish, and I'm not even irish

[@rajeshbawkar3674]

deep

[@zretire1914]

lol

[@anthony5439]

lol

[@riaduguid5071]

hahahah same

[@dawson1912]

I live in Dublin the Capitol of Ireland

[@leontrotsky911]

i`m from ireland,anyone with irish blood is and always be irish,long live peace

[@leontrotsky911]

.

[@JD1010101110]

Leon Eire Sorry when did we elect you to speak for all Irish people?

[@leontrotsky911]

JD1010101110 at least you said sorry,you are forgiving my son

[@great-white-north-8907]

+JD1010101110 all irish speak for all irish. thats why we all hate each other man.

[@leontrotsky911]

Great-White-North - so fucking true

[@winston9610]

Ireland! The most patriotic nation on Earth. So patrotic in fact, that the second most patriotic nation on earth ('Murica) tries to claim that they're all Irish, too. Sending love from England.

[@TXcdarkside]

You don't know the Algerian.... They're crazy

[@pjmac550355]

John Smith Enlgand..The Ugliest nation on earth...bad bodies, worse teeth....Well atleast you guys r good at futbol....Wait, no you arent....Fuck off

[@minotaur953]

Yet ye call ur self GREAT Britain

[@deathcore9202]

Danny Flannery Woo! Thanks, I'm irish. Dia Dhuit

[@minotaur953]

Death Core so am I , high five✋

[@santos7963]

Hello. I am Mexican Can I raise my glass in to the sky with you my Irish friends 🇮🇪

[@curtisdoherty2879]

Hell yea you can

[@leontrotsky911]

come to Ireland man.we need Mexicans here

[@curtisdoherty2879]

Bring tamales

[@josiahhautau5679]

Yes

[@switchcat902]

Santos yeah just bring some tacos

[@IsaacMorrissey]

Irishman here. Born and bred Ireland. I love to see Americans embrace their Irish heritage like Mr Haggerty is doing here. Greetings to all my distant Irish-American (or Irish-Canadian or Irish-Argentinian or whatever other part of the diaspora you find yourself in) cousins :-)

[@cassandrarolin9962]

🙏 Thank you sir!!!

[@alecdriscoll1098]

@@cassandrarolin9962 and we take pride to show love in our culture and roots 💚🤍🧡

[@3storiesUp]

Well said lad

[@nmatthew7469]

Greetings from a fifth gen American O'Donnell. My daughter was born on St.Patrick's Day, the nurses at the hospital were so excited about the "Irish" baby.

[@corpselight7989]

8 years later, I didnt know this song existed. But that really meant a lot to read. A lot of Irish-Americans and US gens with Irish heritage hold that heritage dear. Always will.

[@Ichigohollow277]

We do not look the same and may not have the physical indication that we are Irish, because it goes beyond skin deep. Irish have the pride no one can explain. Not even fellow Irish men and women. It is an understanding that we unite under the invisible banner of the Irish blood line. We do not all drink, we do not all bad mouth our fellow man and woman. The Irish eyes see more than the good ole orange, white, and green. We see a beautiful collage of heritage and bonds before our eyes and communicate outside of the ties of other Irish. We spread across the world not preaching about race or religion, but about heart and with the sweat on our brows on how we came to be where we are today. No matter rich or poor we smile at the fact that we can proudly proclaim that we are Irish and will continue to be till the day we die!

[@satorius4337]

You can be very proud :) I'm German and I am proud to have a long bloodline. You Irish have that too and you can be very proud of you.

[@romulusaugustus7344]

Satorius The Germans are not allowed to be patriotic I understand you're point on the other comment neither are the British because of Asians complaining it's banned in some pubs to even put the English flag up it's disgraceful, If It continues I will be forced to vote for UKIP, As much as I don't want to I'm not just going to do nothing.

[@romulusaugustus7344]

I like the Irish & am 1/4 myself, I'm moving to Belfast next month as well looking forward to that! I just hate the division in N.Ireland...Here is my opinion Republicans should be happy for what they have & not be greedy as their is different ethnic groups in N.Ireland & the Irish Republicans need to learn to accept that they once were Irish but not anymore things change. I'm not biased I promise.

[@satorius4337]

lewis bates yeah i understand that, but in Germany its often even worst. I've you say that you're proud to be german, you sometimes even get called nazi and thats in our own society here in Germany

[@romulusaugustus7344]

Satorius Then do something about it. I aspire to be a poltician & want to reshape poltics together. Bring back patriotism in Britain & encourage patriotism in general around Europe apart from Ireland(NI & ROI) because its a sensitive country & anything could set it of again(The Troubles). Separate the British & European identities because the politicians of today force a European identity on us which is fine as long as we keep our British one & our European one separate but Cameron does not understand that.

[@teresamcdonagh68]

I am Irish ... and proud to Irish ... everyone who has a link to ireland should embrace it its the best place on earth 😁☺

[@INTROVproductions]

I'm irish but not giving me irish vibe tho

[@RiceyBhoy89]

Great grand parents where Irish but I’m Scots Bhoy born n bred. 💪🏻🍀

[@lauramarierutter808]

Teresa, I think your spelling your name wrong...it's Mackdonah. That is, if you claim to be Irish. Stay down with your working group buddies who know all and tell the truth about all.

[@oliviayoung8040]

@@lauramarierutter808 true. Why are there so many spellings of Hagan. There is Hagan and hagin. Thats Gaelic right? Just asking. All the best.

[@robertohalloran3622]

Being an Irishman and listening to macklemore rap the whole heritage so eloquently and witty fills me with pride! Born in Dublin, made in Galway! Thanks for giving us a jam!!!

[@ianhenning2422]

Yeah buddy 🙏❤️🙌✌️💪☘️

[@patches0456]

I’m an Irish American, born in Boston. Although I wasn’t born in Ireland, this song resonates in my soul.

[@MaisieDhomhnaill]

@@patches0456plastic paddy gobsheen

[@babyramses5066]

This song is great. Makes me proud every time and I'm not even Irish. I love the cultural pride and openness Also, I'm African so I respect anyone who stood up to the colonialists! Keep doing you, Ireland. :)

[@tiz7073]

hella abodomoveya

[@Hermelu]

those who have been colonised, those that did share and still share the struggle will always have a special connection

[@blackhammer7066]

Amen to this guy 😂😂

[@nicholasbancroft1820]

Best ever song I live right next to Ireland ❤😂🎉

[@philbradshaw7650]

You need to listen to Damien Dempsey -Colony.. greatest song ever written about the subject

[@CameronKinsey]

Best song for St. Patrick's Day!

[@Nimham]

Morgasm172 thats just your opinion man.

[@morganhatchetj7418]

Damn straight I second that!

[@JD1010101110]

ACproductions No its really not

[@KrabFish]

If you are legit Irish then it is great, but if you're just an American or whatever you may be then it is still a good song but there is better for the day itself mate let me know if you need some pointers ;-)

[@lars526]

The Irish are everywhere. Forced exile from a tiny country resulted in becoming one of the most widespread and influential diaspora of the entire Earth.

[@thomasellis445]

Well, just America really

[@lars526]

Thomas Ellis Certain parts of America, Mexico and Canada, Argentina, the Caribbean, England, Australia, New Zealand, and other parts of the world are full of Gaelic descendants.

[@thomasellis445]

Dae Dalus I didn't literally mean just America, but in the US the number of people who claim Irish ancestry is 35.5 million that's more than any other country in the world and it's over 11% of the USA's population (those people aren't Irish they just have Irish ancestry).

[@lars526]

Thomas Ellis You're right. Mostly on the east coast too. Ireland is extremely misrepresented here in the U.S., even by the descendants. Having Irish blood means very little if you are ignorant of the history and culture of the country itself.

[@romulusaugustus7344]

Dae Dalus Yeah they are all over England Irish here Irish there I would know I'm of Irish descent(1/4 Irish) but this video is wrong that flag is the flag of the republic of Ireland not Ireland & only Americans would make that mistake & is quite offensive to the Northern Irish that should have been St Patrick's flag they were flying. That is the problem with Americans they all think they are Irish when half of them are Ulster Scots not even Irish. The Americans need to start respecting the Northern Irish's views just because they don't want to join the republic of Ireland that doesn't make them any less Irish than the republic of Ireland. After all as of now I don't blame the Northern Irish as the republic isn't doing to well at the moment & is down their with countries like Portugal which isn't good & will take time to recover, not to mention the fact that they had to borrow 7 Bn of their old enemy the UK.

[@combatghost8016]

I'm proud to be Irish now after this song 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@dylanhogan4961]

Same We are the hearth of the world😀

[@josiahhautau5679]

Same

[@switchcat902]

Combat Ghost I got a fat lip FOR IRELAND 🇮🇪

[@switchcat902]

Combat Ghost I got a fat lip FOR IRELAND 🇮🇪

[@nachomunozsalcedo6728]

you werent't before listen it?

[@ProStarG]

"FUCK THE LONDON GUARD!" I'm Scottish and I loved it because of this! Great song, up the irish!!! :D

[@skinfaxi2562]

i smell scottish nationalisim and love it

[@NHMntnHIGH]

rowan mcadoo same here it's a small group of Islands and the highland Scots came from Northern Ireland

[@RiceyBhoy89]

@@skinfaxi2562 Fuck yes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Saor Alba

[@pixelvale]

One of the best drinking songs by someone who doesn't even drink anymore. It's still a fantastic anthem.

[@baeruth]

Oh yes, I can clearly tell by your profile picture that you do not drink. At all.

[@ayjay210]

BaeRuth He was talking about Macklemore.

[@Diioooonn]

BaeRuth did you even read what he just commented?

[@TrendFrostyTheXIV]

BaeRuth Can you read?

[@DjZephy]

​@@baeruthyou are clever and smart

[@adamdooley3595]

Hon the Irish like and comment if you think Ireland should be 32 counties again

[@liamswan3674]

+Adam Dooley agreed

[@bryanmurfee]

+Matthew Crowley hon the Irish , long live our history

[@kevincafferty8498]

ohh ya

[@jamiekent2734]

I agree - a Welshman.

[@olivercochrane5401]

I'm from the north and it makes me cringe when people say that the north is British, people need to go back to the roots! this country was never British to begin with! EIRE!

[@abcolligan341]

Greetings from down in West Cork!!!🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🍻🍻🍻

[@owenmarkey849]

Ab Colligan LAOIS

[@Mat-zd2cn]

Ab Colligan Bandon nah? LoL

[@thecelticking80]

good point

[@mtlhabsss]

My moms Irish , I love this nation. Go the GREEN , WHITE & orange. F... Em.....haters! ;)

[@Aaronn14]

Irish is love Irish is life

[@niallator2000]

Aaron Griffin It hurts but i do it for Michael D. Higgins

[@BenDover-jq3ky]

NiallTheAwesome Pmsl xD

[@Aaronn14]

Lol

[@officaltriple9edits]

I'm not irish but could i party with ya'll?

[@ciancorcoran5486]

As long as your not english

[@officaltriple9edits]

Scottish

[@IrishcarspottingYT]

+WARR FTW irish love the scotts

[@officaltriple9edits]

:)

[@natvrale]

Sure

[@93RubixCube]

As an Irishman I would like to thank Macklemore for reinforcing such Irish stereotypes as alcoholism, red hair and freckles as well as an over simplification of our history and relationship with Great Britain. While I'm happy that he is proud to be Irish I wish he would express it in a more authentic way or at least in a better song. Oh and for Lucky Charms they are very difficult to buy here, hardly anyone eats them and they are made by An American company.

[@nuptup1193]

Yeah there's like one place to buy them in Galway to buy them and there a tener there's like 4 redheads in our school of like 250

[@amoredfist]

red hair and freckles arent stereotypes. look it up. ireland and scotland have most worldwide.

[@TheC1s]

i dont think hes talking about the cereal

[@samanthachance4119]

Im pretty sure he's also talking about irish-americans.

[@bigboybrady388]

Hes irish too you dumb fuck!😂😂

[@1026vincent]

When did Macklemor3 become the voice of our generation??? I'm so happy!

[@marialopes9365]

Even tho he is not accepted in the rap industry you can't deny he is a brave artist. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Irish people are the best too !

[@fergxson1650]

Seriously if he performs this in Belfast when I go I hope some certain people don't fucking flip their shit. (If your Irish you'll know what I mean)

[@alexvance9592]

Yea I agree

[@xXsmileyface2697Xx]

I imagine he has the sense to not preform this in Belfast as a riot would most definitely break out.

[@fergxson1650]

whoLIKEScurry O'Brien Yeah. He'd either know not to or else he'd be advised not to.

[@fergushd889]

+Jerry Jackson bringing a tricolour just in case but I know what u mean

[@fergxson1650]

Fergus HD Yeah, it really shouldn't be like that but people cant move on....

[@crunchieman123]

What a tune, love from Dublin ;)

[@pistols1702]

Ireland is a beautiful country, I myself am from Donegal, i dont care if we lose in gaelic, i dont care if anyone thinks my accent is funny, i am just proud to be apart of my country

[@tahradactul7316]

+MasterHD I'm from the King's County (Offaly) and I am really proud to be Irish because of things like the 1916 Rising. #longliveireland #100yearsstrong

[@matty3309]

This song Always makes Happy no matter the situation. And im from Tyrone im proud of my heritage and Ireland. #ProudtobeIrish

[@conorquigley4846]

uimhir a sart

[@neillennonlegend2438]

+Matthew O'Neill I'm from Tir Eoghain as well, whereabouts in Tyrone are you from?

[@matty3309]

NeilLennon legend *Dromore!!* 😅

[@Kenny-_1104]

That moment this video has more views than the population Ireland fuck sake why is our country so underpopulated 😂

[@cianusaurelius8183]

Because it's shite unfortunately. Europe/USA/Britain's whipping boy.

[@mattblack5982]

KITT691 whats your problem

[@93RubixCube]

Famine

[@richardwhitty6191]

i think we have 6 million people living in cities abroad

[@IsaacMorrissey]

I'm an Irishman, born and bred in Ireland, and I love my Irish-American cousins across the pond (the Atlantic Ocean) but I dislike the way we Irish are constantly associated with alcohol and drunkenness. There's so much more to being Irish than getting drunk. Ireland is the land of saints and scholars. Gaeilge (Irish language) has a rich history in poetry and philosophy and music. There's nothing wrong with having a few drinks to promote conviviality and have a good time, but there's so much more to being Irish than that.

[@aoifeflynn703]

This is so true

[@oliverturner1649]

***** I'm not Irish and as far as i know have no family roots in Ireland. But i support this completely. People seem to be confusing stereotypes with genuine culture, and although I love this song for the tune, it is a little upsetting that Macklemore&Ryan Lewis try to sum up the Irish as "alcohol".

[@romulusaugustus7344]

G11B No I'm not Irish at all, that's why I come from a predominantly Catholic background & was raised as a Catholic but I've always rejected Catholicism, my Great-Grandfather was Irish but married an Ulster-Scot & had children(my Grandma) who married an Englishman who had children(my mother) who married an Anglo-Scot(my Father) all of my family members that I stated are Catholic apart from my Father who is a weak Protestant. The IRA are nothing more than violence loving cunts, always were always have been.

[@michaelhegarty29]

+G11B Ulseter isn't all northern Ireland there is county Donegal, which is Republic Ireland.

[@romulusaugustus7344]

Michael Hegarty There are 3 counties in Ulster in the Republic of Ireland(Cavan,Monaghan,Donegal) I'm from Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

[@PS3ladd]

Funny to think that about 100 years ago Irish people weren't even allowed to apply for jobs in most of the U.S.A and England .We were referred to as paddys which was just discrimination,It's great to know that we're no longer looked at as lesser beings and are usually friendly. :)

[@PS3ladd]

friendly to each other as nations,didn't come through very clearly.

[@josephgargano1471]

Irish ☘️ here. Drinking Guinness. Murphy in my family tree. I would love to see Ireland someday!!!

[@MaisieDhomhnaill]

You’re not Irish. How can you be Irish if you’ve never even been to the country? You clearly weren’t born and raised there.

[@Robbikelly]

Hope to see you here soon!! Be glad to welcome a brother home ♥️🇮🇪

[@000Achmed]

not even irish, but this song makes me want to be irish so much

[@johnnymac244]

Im Irish and seen alot of people hating english but will support english football dont make sense fuck that dont hate and enjoy good music

[@bossasour2014]

None of the English playas are english

[@MVPMichael83]

England's best player is an Irishman - Wayne ROONEY! LOL! Erin Go Braugh!

[@Hompomto]

MVPMichael83 If this was like, a joke/pun I didn't pick up on, sorry, but Wayne Rooney isn't Irish.

[@MVPMichael83]

Uh, do you know who Wayne Rooney is? He was born in England, but is of Irish descent. 

[@stonner2k]

BOSSASOUR none of them come on that's the problem with this country never mind people on here, just don't think before they speak.(type)

[@Furmio]

It's a nice day in Galway today :)

[@genedonohoe550]

not so good around cavan monaghan though =(

[@COUNTYGAINS]

everyday is a nice day in galway best place in ireland

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

All of Ireland is celebrating today-can't say I blame 'em!

[@elgingersnap2444]

I don't know if I'm Irish, but I'm a ginger so I'm just gonna jam out to this song. HELL I'M IRISH OKAY.

[@alecvillas5146]

XD Same! I identify myself as Irish. I play Ireland in Fifa, have freckles, and absolutely love the Irish!

[@callumgrimes2900]

+Alec Villas well if you can identify your self as whatever you want, i might as well be from mars

[@elgingersnap2444]

callum grimes Haha thanks :D

[@bangarang171]

+Andrew Bourque how do you not know where you are from?

[@tedthecommenter5364]

+Alec Villas You sound like a fucking idiot. God I hate Americans they say the most stupid shit.

[@gralezradelaqruz7358]

im a filipino ..can i raise my glass in the sky with you my fellow Irish friends?

[@emmawilson1816]

Sure 😊😀

[@1jidion]

Indeed u can! 🍺🍺

[@kerriemclaughlin5208]

+Gral Ezra Dela Qruz of course! :)

[@fergxson1650]

+Gral Ezra Dela Qruz Indeeed you can my friend

[@krieginphernjacobson]

no, go back to china

[@peterlandriault5733]

Sometimes I wish I had my grandmother’s name O’Mara.

[@johndowney5323]

who's watching this after going to see him in dublin in 2016

[@Laura-ji8zz]

+John Downey Just perfect yesterday

[@coilinhiggins5401]

Me brilliant night he is serious live

[@xmullensx]

meee 😍

[@EvProudy]

+John Downey I was probably the best concert i ever went to

[@jaydencarr-begley7630]

I'm the exact same in the e3

[@joecoffee93]

Not an Irishman, but as a Mexican-American who's spent time in Ireland I've gotta say the place is fucking amazing, and the people are as well. County Kerry is probably the most beautiful place I've ever seen. I'll raise my glass right along with you all.

[@seanmccauley4778]

we got shit weather but our land is beautiful not filled up with skyscapers and shit ruining our fields

[@joecoffee93]

+sean mccauley hey the weather was my favorite part of my trip haha

[@leontrotsky911]

+Joseph Sanchez the weather me arse hahaha.If you ever comeback bring me over one of those sexy mexican women.We know you got them lol

[@joecoffee93]

Leon Eire hey man where I'm from its super hot and winter is like two months maximum. It was awesome having rain every day haha. Sure thing man, as long as you introduce me to some fine Irish women! Lol

[@wajtek0_028]

+Joseph Sanchez I respect you to the max! Much love from Germany to Mexico

[@mspc7401]

2023 still here listening to this for Paddy’s Day, 🇮🇪☘️🍀🔥🙏

[@aidan_9243]

I'm proud to be irish

[@switchcat902]

Everyone is I got a fat lip FOR IRELAND🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪

[@anonymatbiengarde1332]

+MUSHROOM king français on t'a repéré

[@carlohines4621]

Me T☘️☘️

[@julianomazzeo7145]

I'm Brazilian. I love this country, Ireland is amazing!!!

[@serenityinsilence]

Happy St. Patrick's day!

[@sergiopuente8719]

Amazing song.! I liked too much. Greetings from Argentina to the Irish people. In here we have a hero called William Brown, he was irish and he helped to get my country's independence. He was a captain of our navy and fought for us. I rise my glass for Ireland!!!

[@upsidedownrc8992]

YES👍👍👍🍀🇮🇪

[@joejester61105]

Love that Guinness! Comment 23,001!? NOICE!

[@etherealenergy9471]

I like this song but remember our ancient royal kingdoms, and warriors instead of just drinking the whiskey.

[@ForwardUn2Dawn]

Background music was stollen from the song Scenic World by Beirut. Its not even Irish it American.

[@midnightcell]

+Samuel Smith Stolen? dont you mean sampled? like a hell of a lot of songs these days? just enjoy the damn song

[@robertwilliams6096]

This is a great song. If I was Irish, I'd be proud.

[@mmmeee24]

Makes me incredibly proud to be Irish.

[@YourFavoriteAngler]

Irish/Mexican 🇮🇪 🇲🇽 🇺🇸

[@manughaiga8927]

my armenian culture is very similar to the irish. much respect to u, irishmen and women

[@seansheehan1421]

nearly evrething in that son was bullshit im pretty sumre are culture arnt nearly the same

[@manughaiga8927]

really? why would you think that? because of our languages, skintones or alphabets? or something else?

[@manughaiga8927]

still, mine was a random comment. it's only by chance that i wrote it here, as i love both irish culture and this tune. macklemore nailed it, completelly

[@christopherkipe9109]

sean sheehan You obviously don't understand what the song is about... -Pro tip- not your culture per-say. More a long the lines of relatively recent events regarding European immigration to the "new world".

[@seansheehan1421]

i dont give a shit i find it offensive

[@TeamDallyWinston]

Been in Ireland for the last 5 weeks. Most incredible experience of my life. I have never been less homesick and as heartbroken to leave a place as I am now. It is such a beautiful country with many incredible people. It was an adventure I will never forget and will hold with me for the rest of my life. Spending my last night listening to Irish music and sipping my Guinness. Cheers.

[@johnodwyer5016]

Sláinte mo chara 🍻🇮🇪

[@hanea1386]

I'm not Irish but Irish blood runs through my children's veins and ever since this song hits different

[@Kpwilmot02]

Up the ra 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@id_starboy]

I m not even Irish but I love this song ...wtf

[@khalif6517]

Ionut Dragos No shit man😂 me too

[@adriancotter6984]

here comes the people that say they are irish. but in fact it's just there great great great great grandad

[@lm601]

Well... I was Irish. 15 Generations ago. Lol.

[@ursulasmith6012]

well I am irish right now

[@tonyohagan8]

Aye, that's alright Smith ;)

[@switchcat902]

I am 100% Irish 🍀

[@haboob308]

Or my mom and dad. I am American, but my nation and heritage are two separate things. I spoke Irish for most of my younger years. I have lost most of it, but I remember a few key phrases. Like, Erin go bragh, Pog mo thoin, Slainte, Mo dhearthair ....I know a bit more, but I should bone up on it.

[@SnakeFist150]

Wish he would come to Ireland, he would sell out the aviva stadium 80+ thousand of his Irish fans

[@ireneguim]

They will! The 10th of July! You're lucky:)

[@HARRIS9945]

Coming to Marlay Park on the 10th of July!

[@foleybarbarian]

He was here already.

[@SpicyUnicornFTW]

YA buddy aviva all the way! Use to live in the crumlin area but unfortunatley i now live in canada which is so not like the experience in ireland! Ireland all the way brother!

[@fionnpryor7131]

I'm proud to be Irish and live in this wonderful country! fair enough history wasn't kind to us but we bid our time and now were the most respected nation in the world! hon the Irish! up tins!!!

[@aislingoleary1061]

he is talking about the best country ever im so proud to be irish

[@thomasvanderlugt9909]

Was born in Ballinasloe. Every time i hear this song i get so much strength and motivation. Ireland forever!!.

[@leroyoneill1929]

YES BROTHER!!!

[@eoinflaherty7295]

Ballinasloe is a kip

[@kenyaboi]

I'm kenyan and my glass is up to my irish brethen

[@justblegendary]

I'm not irish but I know about having a rough history..Love you guys! AYE AYE

[@amazingirish9328]

Anyone watch Dublin vs Mayo in the football the other day? Mayo with the comeback.

[@kevinmcphillips2634]

Yeah

[@highlordchris1767]

lol so fucking random

[@minotaur953]

I'm from Mayo

[@TurbulentGamingOfficial]

+AmazingIrish UP DONEGAL!!

[@amazingirish9328]

Turbulent Gaming Yes mate!

[@MrGouldMan]

Did any of my fellow Irish-Americans and Irish brothers and sisters blast this song today? Love you all. Proud of my heritage!! SLÁINTE!! ☘️🇮🇪🍻

[@cleonglasgow3172]

A celebration of love towards alk Irish. Finally a country that is emancipated from its history and that has a population of human beings who undestand the true meaning of inclusion and compassion. To all with Irish blood, love is in the air. Love is love. I support marriage equality!

[@switchcat902]

#GiveIrelandBack

[@RageGamingHQ]

My mom told me were never getting it back And if there's a vote She will say no like WTF

[@switchcat902]

Well don't give up hope

[@homierepublic4612]

youtubeking PREACH

[@paulakellegher9833]

I cant understand any irish man or woman hatin this. Im born and bred irish and im stil in ireland. I stand by my country and this song is briliant... Someone born in america stating their irish heritage iv no problem with... Xx

[@penyarol83]

People just love to be snooty know-it-alls

[@inquisitor119]

I am not from ireland but i have to admit that the irish people make great beer great music and great friends

[@aimlvnv]

here is the thing, the flag is green white and orange. The symbolism behind each color is that the green represents the Gaelic Irish (The Republicans and people of the Republic) , orange representing the followers of William of Orange The Orange men (English Loyalists) , and white represents the hope for peace between them both. The color of the flag he seems to be using at points in the video seems to be Green White and Red. (Italian).. Or is it my computer that is not showing it correctly.

[@jackdonnelly2136]

Ur computer it's fine for me

[@DMCgaming99]

In my opinion the Green stands for Catholics the Orange for Protestants and the white is history and opinions. It is history that divides these two cultures. With out history or opinions these two cultures could live side by side, In peace.

[@soursquadslakingswag8045]

DMCgaming99 admittedly, now that I see your comment, that's what I think the Tricolour stands for.

[@haboob308]

Green, White, GOLD!

[@jesuscrust5484]

haboob308 it's actually orange

[@jasonmck97]

KuBeast gold

[@jesuscrust5484]

Jason McKeon orange

[@jasonmck97]

are you Irish? it's fucking gold

[@jesuscrust5484]

Jason McKeon you're fucking down its orange and yes I am Irish

[@AndrewByrnebgf]

This song makes me so pound to be a 100% burn irish men raised in dublin and still live in dublin and my holiday is celebrated all over the would with national monuments lit up in green all over the world on st patrick day ireland has more descendants across the world then any other country

[@FearThatNade]

***** Who fucks a give about his spelling ?

[@kwiekheren2172]

FearThatNade He didn't wan't to offense him, it's just a joke

[@thorben9795]

Wow no ne cares sweden bwst country

[@MrRonanONeill]

No we don't, actually. There's around 80 million people whom claim Irish descent. America claims to have half that amount, 39-40 million. Less than 3/10 of the Irish-American population are able to provide evidence for said claim. Doesn't shock me from a country that doesn't understand Irish isn't a race. Irish is a nationality and ethnicity. Irish-Americans are Caucasians (being their race) of American nationality whom descended from Caucasians of Irish nationality, not Irish themselves. As far as ethnicity, by it's finest definition, it's essentially saying you're a brunette that identifies as a blond because your Grandparent was blond. There's no truth to it. One million left during the Great Famine of the 1800s, yeah? Thousands during the 1700s, yeah? Only a very small minority left for America, most went to Australia, Germany, France, Poland, yeah? Yet, Americans teach and talk about the Irish like *their* country was our safe haven. Like they *didn't* treat us as sub-human rubbish for the first few centuries there. Like it's somehow possible for less than a million to become 39-40 million in less than 200 years when any other country has less than half that with *twice* the 1700-1800 Irish immigrants. The amount of diaspora that can prove, keyword, they're Irish is actually quite small. Fairly reasonable given we're a country of 4 million. Bet they believe Noah really repopulated the earth too, yeah? 80 million...

[@pk93]

I'm glad to know at least one true Irishman doesn't hate the descendants of irish immigrants. No matter how many generations are born abroad our heritage will never disappear. Yeah I'm an american and you guys call us plastic paddys but that doesn't matter cause ill never forget my forefathers who left Ireland because without them I wouldn't have made it in America. One day I'll make it back to the old country and hopefully be welcomed. As you guys say it in Eire cead mile Failte!

[@MilesP777]

I'm the furthest thing from Irish but this song is sick! 100% Serbian here, but this song is inspiring. Spread love and peace around the world to all nationalities and races. We are all beautiful!

[@beardzgorski8397]

who cares if u r serbian how is that relevant?

[@ianhenning2422]

AMEN Brother JESUS CHRIST Saves 🙏❤️🙌✌️💪☘️✌️

[@histoiredanxiete4868]

Tellement ❤

[@rorydunne]

im from dublin i am your biggest fan # no.1

[@13thAllieCat]

Song makes me proud to be Italian. It just does. And I toast to ALL those that made it on a boat to New York. All. :)

[@conormagahy8024]

glass raised with pride.

[@13thAllieCat]

@@statistics2143 800 million percent!!!!!!! 🤪

[@13thAllieCat]

@@sam666young NO WAY!!!!

[@13thAllieCat]

@@sam666young it’s really…. Their is almost always a thing to love in Everything. Even a song that’s not exactly about my linage, Still yet, can call to mind my own, and a good feeling that IS a piece of me…. Their are pieces of us in all, in everything if you really listen. in Ireland, in Germany, Italy, the American Indian heritage I also call my own and love as much as my Italian background…. And that’s what makes this song not just good but Special to me. I do not discredit your reason for loving this song, weather it’s because you are Irish or for another reason. I wanted to share my reason- sure sure for others who may feel the same, but just for the pure joy of exhaulting in why something fella Good! Raise a glass to All who made it over on a boat to NY with Macklemore and myself!!!! Then we toast to whatever the f else. ;)

[@thomashell2824]

Jacksepticeye should watch this xD

[@kiranrai1006]

Fuck yea bro

[@matty3309]

HELL YEA

[@Theyoutubecamel]

he probably has watched it

[@ConyTheBeast]

Represent!!

[@gREG-js9vb]

jacksepticeye is the least Irish person I've ever seen and I lived in Ireland my whole life so don't say "you probably not even irish ", he's a fake that thinks its funny to try an Irish accent so go fuck off with your jacksepticeye is the best Irish person out there

[@justinotm]

Everytime i hear this song im proud to be irish and after the song i remember back that im a black

[@se3steelo]

PROUD TO BE ENGLISH

[@thatguyjack147]

Likewise

[@JohnnyBird42]

I was talking to the British guy

[@romulusaugustus7344]

***** Man up shit happens. You are free now aren't you? Well guess what some countries aren't so be grateful for what you have just like I'm happy Poland gained independence some are not that fortunate. So stop bitching.

[@romulusaugustus7344]

***** Nope. Good news for you my friend I'm moving to Belfast next week another Unionist in N.Ireland & guess what? My whole family is too! Great isn't it? We are all Unionists. Voting DUP straight up.

[@romulusaugustus7344]

***** Haha more Unionists. Guess what I aspire to be as well? I politician:) Have fun seeing me in Northern Irish politics in the future.

[@aonghusoboyle8993]

Happy St Paddy's day, love being Irish 🇮🇪🤪

[@TheMayoDon123]

🇮🇪🍀🇵🇸

[@TourAbsurd]

I enjoy the music of Ryan Lewis and Macklemore, as well as their humanitarian efforts to improve life around the globe. However, unless you were born in and grew up in Ireland, you're not Irish. I have some Irish blood (along with a handful of other nationalities) and currently live in Ireland, but I will never be Irish. My friends here are great, but they laugh gently at Americans who try to claim the title. Also, given Macklemore's drinking issues - and yes, he mentions it in the song - isn't it a bit counterproductive to choose "raising a glass" as a way to salute your ancestry? Drink is a real problem here in the homeland, as well. In any case, love the music and hope to hear many more great songs from M & RL in years to come. And, hey - next time you or any of the crew are in town, look me up. We'll go have a nice non-boozy drink together (tea is a favorite here). ;) Cheers!

[@MrTurok999]

You can't go to any relatives house in ireland without being offered a cuppa,this is true.

[@bbtman1]

I'm a first generation Irish-American 100% Irish born but the first in my family to be born in America i see no way that I'm not an Irishmen just because i was born across the waters I still wave my Irish flag and I still walk proudly as an Irishmen so you cannot say Americans aren't "real Irishmen" i understand what you're saying with the mixed bags that claim Irish but there are still some of us still over here as pure blooded Irishmen so don't forget about us ;)

[@MrTurok999]

bbtman1 You aren't irish because you were born in america,you may have irish relatives but that doesn't make you irish.

[@TourAbsurd]

bbtman1 After your comment, I looked up the dictionary definition of "Irishman". It was an admittedly quick search on Google, but I found that UK dictionaries consider it a term requiring both birthplace and ancestry, while American dictionaries are good with just DNA. Says a bit about the differing views - and perhaps about general American insecurity regarding a relatively short national history. Heh, had a European bf whose apartment was in a building that was older than my country. ;)

[@TourAbsurd]

bbtman1 Oh, to be fair, I showed Thrift Shop to an Irish friend. She took one look at Mr. Haggerty and said, "He's Irish."

[@skipauto]

HAPPPPPPPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mbogocapital]

I'm Kenyan but I'm lifting my glass to the sky and live the night... Irish cele-fuckn-bration.

[@mcs3032]

Seen mack in concert like 7-8 times and this song hits like no other with the crowd

[@kevinodea9571]

I'm irish and I can tell ya I'm so proud to be Irish🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@connorrush807]

Ginger Beards, blonde hair: True Men

[@KH-ol6qz]

And Women

[@clodaghbergin4268]

thank u macklemore for making a song about us !!! up the lads!

[@ItsAleqo]

Should be conor mcgregors into song..

[@jasonmck97]

ItsAleqo no it really really shouldn't

[@chrisscuzz28]

ItsAleqo no it shouldn't it's a great song but foggy dew/hypnotise is just insane gets me so pumped when he walks out

[@hitasty5126]

Im an Englishmen but my girlfriend is Irish and i love this shit. I wish Britian and Ireland could just get along for once!

[@annetteteather5878]

im always going to get a long with a British person because this happened a long time ago

[@hitasty5126]

BOSSASOUR I dont think you read my comment properly.

[@romulusaugustus7344]

Aaron teather That's because you're a narrow minded republican. Who is racist! Did you ever do some research on the Irish raids on England & Wales no? You should no that they slaughtered our people the Irish started this, We are in the 21st century not the 18th YOU NEED TO GROW UP! The chance are you don't even know any Brits or you know very few. You can't round up a nation & say they are all the same that's like me saying that all the Irish are thick drunks.

[@hitasty5126]

***** True bro, my gf said most irish people havent got a problem with english people and vice versa. Just a few retards out there who still hold grudges haha :P

[@romulusaugustus7344]

HiTasty ha ha the Irish Republicans like that are pricks

[@leroyoneill1929]

I fucking love this tune. 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@granovprod]

It's the Beirut - scenic world

[@N3KLAZ]

Still one of the best songs. :) Irish people are great. Have a nice day, guys. Greetings from Germany :)

[@wilhelmmuller8035]

Tiocfaidh ar la

[@beastfc4032]

tiocfaidh cinnte an bhfuil tu o eireann

[@tomslatteryburke9136]

Tiocfaidh ar la

[@natvrale]

TIOCFAIDH AR LA

[@kingunicornfulful]

The one phrase we all remember, an bhuil cead agam dul go dtí an leithreas 😂😂ik there's different ways of saying it but that's how I was taught it

[@AnthonyWatt1231]

Yeah we say that in Donegal!

[@backwoodsman]

You'll never beat the Irish 🇮🇪✝️

[@dilalutaorlando]

[Verse 1] I'm an Irishman Leather weathered Irish skin Beard orange as the sunset or the flag In the night sky we fly it in Pride for the life we fight to live History, I write with it Spit it with the dialect And this is a celebration of course The green, white, orange And when they pulled up on that shore First generation born Toast to those that made it on a boat to New York And when the English came the colonizer came They filled up bottles of gasoline, turned 'em into balls of flame And hurled 'em to protect what's ours Don't touch these lucky charms Whole bunch of Irish screaming "Fuck the London Guard" I'm kidding not dissin' London, it's bloody raw But go against the Irish and get a bloody jaw Preaching nonviolence but reminds of the scars Unify us, put a pint up everybody sing a song [Hook X2] We put our glass to the sky and lift up And live tonight cause you can't take it with ya So raise a pint for the people that aren't with us And live tonight cause you can't take it with ya [Verse 2] From New England to New Brunswick Galway to Dublin A rebellious nation of freckled face hustlers Heart, blue collared workers and family My heritage, proud to be a Haggerty Now with whiskey in our veins Claiming we're the bravest men I drank Old Crow, but pretended it was Jameson Dad sipped Guinness, I sipped Old English 'Til he sat me down at 16 and said "boy, this is what a beer is" I put down the drink, couldn't drink like a gentleman That doesn't mean I can't make a drinking song for the rest of 'em Challenge us in football, yeah we might lose But don't put us next to a bar stool We take the history, script it in song Light the torch then you pass it on That's right I said, lineage through the rhythm we script it from the palm And we give til' Ireland is on Bottoms Up [Hook X2] We put our glass to the sky and lift up And live tonight cause you can't take it with ya So raise a pint for the people that aren't with us And live tonight cause you can't take it with ya [Outro] Tonight, we're celebrating life Those are all my Irish goons in the background Put 'em up! Because you know All the way from Ireland To the States From Dublin to Boston Grafton to Seattle My whole Haggerty family This one's for you Let's go And all my people say (hey!) All over the world Even if you're not Irish Put your glasses up Ryan Lewis and all my people say That's Ireland It's beautiful isn't it? Irish celebration And all my people say Versus [Hook]

[@Brian-Boru]

🇮🇪 Ireland supports Palestine 🇵🇸 😢

[@bakerboy7716]

No

[@funnyyellowdog8833]

Every decent person condems what's happening right now

[@hanea1386]

Speak for yourself

[@CorkTheRealCapital]

@@hanea1386everyone except uneducated yanks pretending to be Irish

[@Robbikelly]

​@@CorkTheRealCapitalAs an actual Irishman, I second your thought. AIPAC money, what you gonna do?

[@connaughdunne3333]

Everytime I listen to this song all I think of is my Irish heritage, God love the irish!!

[@KymOlivia]

This reminds of when he sang this in the O2 in Dublin, the whole crowd went mental and the atmosphere there especially for this song was UNBELIEVABLE ! Love Macklemore

[@everriser7349]

Yeah I was there too, was unreal!

[@angiepanjie]

Wish I’d been there. I’m Scottish but my greats were all Irish. Can’t bet the Scottish and the Irish people.